Chegodilu

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp ghee or butter
• 2 tbsp split yellow moong dal, soaked 30 minutes
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

Method

1. Bring the water to a boil with salt, ghee, cumin, chilli powder and the drained moong dal.
2. Lower the heat, add the rice flour and stir quickly until it forms a lump. Cover and leave for 10 minutes.
3. Add the sesame seeds and knead to a smooth dough while still warm.
4. Roll small portions into thin ropes about 10 cm long and join the ends to make rings.
5. Fry in medium-hot oil, a few at a time, until crisp and light golden.
6. Cool fully and store in an airtight jar.