Authentic Telangana Sarva Pindi with Spicy Groundnut Chutney
A traditional, savory rice flour pancake pressed directly into a heavy skillet and pan-fried until ultra-crispy. Bursting with onions, chilis, and sesame seeds, it offers a wonderfully rustic texture.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Telangana
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, chopped onion, green chilis, soaked chana dal, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, coriander leaves, red chili powder, and salt.
2
Gradually add warm water and knead the mixture into a soft, pliable dough that resembles chapati dough.
3
Generously grease a heavy-bottomed deep pan or traditional deep skillet with peanut oil.
4
Take a lemon-sized ball of the dough, place it directly in the center of the greased pan, and gently pat it out with your fingers to cover the entire base in an even, thin layer.
5
Poke several small holes across the flattened dough using your index finger and drizzle a little oil into each hole to help it crisp up.
6
Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 10 to 12 minutes until the bottom turns deeply golden and crispy.
7
Carefully loosen the edges and flip it over to cook the other side for another 3 to 5 minutes without a lid.
8
Prepare the chutney by blending roasted peanuts, dry red chilis, garlic, tamarind, and salt with a little water until smooth.
9
Serve the hot, crispy sarva pindi immediately alongside the spicy groundnut chutney.
Ingredients
2 cups rice flour
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 green chilis, finely chopped
2 tbsp chana dal, soaked for 30 minutes
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tsp red chili powder
Salt to taste
Warm water as needed
3 tbsp peanut oil for cooking
For Chutney: 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, 3 dry red chilis, 2 garlic cloves, a small piece of tamarind, salt, and water
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.