Preparing of Chegodis

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup Rice flour
• 1 cup Water
• ½ tablespoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

HOW TO MAKE THEM?

1. In a deep bottom pan, add the water and bring it to boil.
2. In another bowl add rice flour, chilli powder, sesame seeds and salt mix well.
3. Then mix the flour with boiled water and stirring it well with a spoon or spatula.
4. Knead the dough till smooth, then cover with lid and keep aside for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Test the dough for salt before preparing chegodis.
6. Grease your fingers and flat surface, take a lemon sized dough then with your fingers roll the dough into thick rope which is approx 3-4 inches in length and form a ring by pressing the ends. Make sure the ends are firmly pressed.
7. Repeat this process to remaining dough. Place them on a plate and cover with a wet cloth so they don't dry.
8. Heat a wide heavy bottomed vessel with enough oil for deep frying and once the oil is hot, place the chegodis one by one into the hot oil.
9. Let the chegodis fry on medium flame till they rise to the surface.
10. When chegodis turn golden remove from the oil using a slotted laddle onto tissue paper to observe excess oil.
11. Store them in an airtight container.