Pudina Pappu Chekkalu is the mint flavour Traditional Andhra snack normally made with rice flour, decked with chana dal.
The other popular Pappu Chekkalu or Pappu Billalu is made with chana dal or Palli (peanuts) sesame seeds etc. I have already shared two versions, the nipattalu and the Pappu Chekkalu with a different recipe.
Since we are starting the fourth week of BM#104 Sweets & Snacks, this week is a special one as it is a mandatory week where all the participants will be making the same dishes from 8 selected Indian States.
As I have to think about two versions of the same dish, I decided to make two different recipes and for some dishes, I have followed two different cooking methods.
The first in the series selected is the classic Andhra Snack Pappu Chekkalu. I have such nostalgic memories associated with this snack and each time I eat it, I remember those childhood days.
When we used to travel during our vacation, we used to go with Daddy's friend. Uncle's second daughter is my age and later was my classmate as well. So many trips were done with them also included.
Aunty always used to get these pappu billabu from her mom's place. It was mostly with peanuts or sesame seeds. Both taste out of the world and I can still remember the taste.
Since that's a traditional way of making, I have made that version of Palli Pappu Chekkulu in Spice your Life! And followed this recipe to have a variation of the same dish with including mint in the dough.
My crackers didn't turn out so green, however, the mint flavour was quite strong in the snack.
Week 1 - Sweets (Indian Halwas)
Day 1 is Carrot Coconut Milk Halwa
Day 2 is Singhara Ka Atta Halwa
Day 3 is Kuttu Ka Halwa
Day 4 is Rajgira Halwa
Day 5 is Sweet Potato Halwa
Day 6 is Akhrot Ka Halwa
Week 2 - Snack from the same State (Rajasthan)
Day 1 is Rajasthani Mirchi Vada
Day 2 is Pudina Tikoni Paratdar Mathri
Day 3 is Matar Kachori
Day 4 is Rajasthani Methi Mathri
Day 5 is Pyaz ki Kachori
Day 6 is Kanji Wada
Week 3 - Snack of our choice (Rice based Traditional Snacks)
Day 1 is Kai Murukku
Day 2 is Sakinalu
Day 3 is Seepu Seedai
Day 4 is Aval Murukku
Day 5 is Mundhiri Murukku
Day 6 is Spinach Murukku
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Step By Step Pictures to make Pudina Pappu Chekkalu
Pudina Pappu Chekkalu ~ Mint and Rice Crackers
Ingredients Needed:
1 cup Rice Four
1/2 cup Mint Puree
Salt to taste
1 tbsp Chana Dal / Split Bengal Gram
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
Cooking Oil for deep frying
How to make Pudina Pappu Billalu
Wash and soak the chana dal for 2 hours.
Remove stems, wash and grind the mint leaves into a puree, keep aside.
Bring one cup of water to boil, add salt, 1 tsp of oil, mint paste, rice flour, soaked chana dal, red chili powder, and combine. Allow it to cool.
Divide the dough into lime sized balls. Place the dough ball on an oiled plastic sheet and press to form thin discs.
Heat oil in Kadai. Deep fry the discs in hot oil till they turn a crisp and light golden color. Remove from oil and store in an airtight container.
Recipe
Pudina Pappu Chekkalu ~ Mint and Rice Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice Four
- 1 /2 cup Mint Puree
- 1 tbsp Chana Dal / Split Bengal Gram
- 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
- Salt to taste
- Cooking Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Wash and soak the chana dal for 2 hours.
- Remove stems, wash and grind the mint leaves into puree, keep aside.
- Bring one cup of water to boil, add salt, 1 tsp of oil, mint paste, rice flour, soaked chana dal, red chilli powder and combine. Allow it to cool.
- Divide the dough into lime sized balls. Place the dough ball on an oiled plastic sheet and press to form thin discs.
- Heat oil in kadai. Deep fry the discs in hot oil till they turn crisp and light golden color. Remove from oil and store in an airtight container.
I have featured the entire list that you can prepare for Diwali on both SYL and C4AS Sweets and Snacks & Sweets & Snacks for Diwali.
Vaishali Sabnani says
Great idea to use mint purée, these chekkalu ‘s look more crisp ! I really wouldn’t be able to decide which ones are better - peanuts or mint ? I know for one thing that any chekkalu will taste awesome - its an addictive crisp !
Amara says
That's a innovative idea to add mint puree to the chekkalu. I would love to try these yummies.
Harini Rupanagudi says
Adding mint puree is an excellent idea. Kudos to you for doing it in two ways for both of your blogs.
Suma Gandlur says
Giving the mint flavor by pureeing it sounds excellent. It must be an hassle trying the same recipe, giving two twists because I am guessing you might have already posted the base recipe for many of this week's snacks on your blog.
Sushma Pinjala says
Adding pudina to pappu chekkalu might have given very nice flavor to the dish. Must try sometime.
Narmadha says
Healthy Verizon of pappy chekkalu with mint looks so tempting. Next time will try this way.