CHEKKALU ~ RICE CRACKERS

Andhra chekkalu ~ Rice crackers make perfect munchables with tea/coffee.
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CHEKKALU~ RICE CRACKERS

INGREDIENTS
Rice flour- 2 cups
Water- 1/2 to 1 cup( consistency - chapathi dough)
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - as per taste
Salt - as per taste
Sesame seeds - 1-3 tbsps
Ground nuts - handful (optional)
Roughly torn curry leaves - few
Butter - 1 tsp
Water- for mixing
Oil- for deep frying
PROCEDURE-

Bring water to boil in a vessel.Off the flame and add rice flour and salt to it.Mix all the ingredeints well and avoid the formation of lumps. Cover it with lid and allow it to stand for 5-10 mins. Add the remaining ingredients.After 10 mins, knead the dough using ghee/oil/butter. Now take small proportions of this mixture and flatten it with the help of your hand into 4-5 inches. Meanwhile heat oil in a kadhai and slowly drop them into oil one after the other. Deep fry until golden brown and then place them on absorbent paper and then store in air tight container.