Omapodi

Omapodi:

Yummy…! Omapodi is a tasty snack, liked by one n all. Preparation of this crispy snack is very simple and takes less time. The main ingredients added are Omam essence, which has a medicinal value, besan gram flour and raw rice flour. I love to share this recipe with you all…

Ingredients:

·         Besan gram flour                    - 2 cup

·         Raw rice flour                         - ¾ cup

·         Omam                                    - 2 tbsp (available in grocery stores)

·         Melted butter                           - 2 tbsp

·         Oil                                            - 250 ml

·         Curry leaves                           - handful

·         Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash and soak Omam for 1 hour.


2. Strain the water from it and grind it to paste.


3. Filter this and take the Omam essence from it.


4. Take Besan gram dal (Bengal gram dal) flour and  Raw rice flour.


5. Combine it. Add omam essence, butter, salt to it.


6. Knead to soft dough by sprinkling water.


7. Allow to remain for 5 mins.


8. Apply a drop of oil to the palm, take a small ball of the dough.


9. Stuff it inside the Omapodi press mould, and press it in hot oil.


10. See to it, the dough falls freely down in slim texture in oil.


11. Deep fry it in medium flame with stirring.


12. Once the bubbling stops, take it aside, so that the golden yellow colour retains.


13. Garnish with fried curry leaves.

14. Crispy, crunchy, tasty Omapodi ready to delight your taste buds…!