​Andhra Pradesh’s Special Ragi Chekkalu For Comforting Winter Meals​

Are you looking for a delicious meal option? Then, worry not we got you covered. Here is a quick recipe for ragi chekkalu for a flavourful meal. Read to know more.

Andhra Pradesh’s Special Ragi Chekkalu For Comforting Winter Meals

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Ragi Chekkalu

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Andhra Pradesh Dishes

Andhra Pradesh is believed to be a treasure trove for all the foodies. Packed with flavours and textures, you can add a delightful range of dishes to your food menu for a change.

Benefits of Ragi

Well, all the millets are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that can elevate the nutrition profile of the meal. Ragi can improve overall health and help manage weight as well.

Ingredients

2 cups ragi flour, 1/4 cup chana dal, 1/4 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp asafoetida

Step 1

Start by soaking the chana dal in hot water for about 30 minutes. Drain the excess water and in a mixing bowl, add crushed peanuts, red chilli powder, asafoetida, soaked chana, hot oil and sesame seeds. Mix everything together.

Step 2

Pour water in smaller quantities and ensure that it resembles coarse crumbs. Cover the dough and allow it to rest for some time. Now, heat a pan and with oil for deep frying.

Step 3

Grease your palms with oil and make small portions from the ragi dough. Place the dough on a greased surface and flatten it with your fingers in the form of a disc.

Step 4

Slide thattai discs into the hot oil and deep fry until crisp. Once you observe brown spots on the chekkalu, remove them from the hot oil.

Step 5

Now drain the excess oil and place it on a kitchen towel. You can also store the ragi chekkalu in airtight containers. Serve along with the filter coffee for a delightful evening snack.