Pudina Pappu Chekkalu ~ Mint and Rice Crackers
Pudina Pappu Chekkalu is the mint flavour Traditional Andhra snack normally made with rice flour, decked with chana dal.
By Cook Method Deep Fried Occasion Deepavali, Holiday Special, Picnic, Travel Food Dish Type Deep Fried Dishes
- 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
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.