Kuzhalappam or tubular crisp snack fried in oil is yet another evening delicacy of Kerala.This really is another publish which makes me very nostalgic.Mother accustomed to prepare this snack very frequently because it was my personal favorite too.I helped my mother in shaping the dvds to tube shape.This snack has got the richness of coconut and grain flour,they are very crisp snack,perfect with a mug of tea.Enjoy causeing this to be in your own home.
Ingredients
grain flour 1 1/4cup
shredded coconut 1/2 cup
cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon+ 1/3 teaspoon
shallots 3-4 small
garlic clove clove 1/2 or 1 small
black sesame seeds 1 teaspoon
salt to taste
oil for deep frying(preferably coconut oil)
Method
-Heat a pan and slightly roast the grain flour.Continue low medium flame until a pleasant aroma comes.(about 5-6 mins)
-Meanwhile,steam 1 cup water inside a pan with salt as needed for that flour.Also,grind the coconut together with shallots,garlic clove clove and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin seeds to some smooth paste using little water.
-Now,divide the dough in gooseberry size balls.Have a ziploc bag or plantain leaf,use a thin layer of oil onto it.Include it with another ziploc bag after which roll utilizing a moving pin in thin round shapes.OR
Have a large ball of batter and roll it utilizing a moving pin,eliminate even models having a standard of threeInch.
-Wrap the cut round dvds around the pointer finger of left(non-dominant hands).Stick the two ends to pay for 1/4" only.Put on a plate/tray.
-Heat oil inside a wok /kadai on medium flame.Slide each one of the made ones in oil.Utilizing a slotted spoon,turn every side to gently brown up evenly.Drain on the paper towel.
-Awesome and store in airtight containers or serve with tea.
20 pieces
NOTES
* You should use the standard grain flour or idiappam flour.
* Keep the oil on medium flameotherwise it might burn the snack or might not prepare correctly.
* Adding garlic clove clove is optional however it adds flavor towards the snack.