Authentic Telengani Sakinalu with Spicy Sesame Chutney
Crispy, spiral-shaped rice flour snacks from Telangana, deep-fried to golden perfection. Served alongside a fiery sesame chutney, they offer a delightful crunch and rich traditional flavors.
75min
Total Time
4
Servings
Telangana
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Sift the fine rice flour into a large mixing bowl and add roasted sesame seeds, carom seeds, cumin seeds, and salt.
2
Gradually mix in warm water to form a smooth, pliable, yet firm dough that is easy to pipe.
3
Divide the dough into small lemon-sized portions and keep them covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
4
Grease a clean plastic sheet or cloth with a few drops of oil.
5
Take small portions of dough, roll them into thin continuous ropes between your palms.
6
Carefully coil the ropes in circular, concentric patterns on the greased sheet to form traditional intricate spiral disks (sakinalu).
7
Heat sesame oil in a deep heavy-bottomed kadhai over medium flame.
8
Gently lift the shaped sakinalu from the sheet and slide them into the hot oil.
9
Deep fry in batches until they turn golden brown and crisp on both sides, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
10
Serve completely cooled and crisp with a side of spicy sesame chutney.
Ingredients
2 cups sun-dried fine rice flour
2 tablespoons roasted white sesame seeds
1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Salt to taste
Warm water as needed for kneading
Cold pressed sesame oil for deep frying
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.