Telangana Special Sakinalu Recipe

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Prep Time 15 Minutes

Cooking Time 30 Minutes

Servings 2-3

Rating

Sakinalu is a snack item prepared in Telangana to celebrate the harvest festival called Sankranthi. It is generally prepared in the northern region of Telangana.

Ingredients

2 cupsRaw rice
¼ cupSesame seeds
2 tablespoonsAjwain
Oilfor frying
Saltto taste

Directions

Step1Wash rice and soak it in water for about 4 hours
Step2Drain the water and dry it on thin cloth for about 30 minutes
Step3Grind the rice to smooth powder
Step4Taka a large bowl and add flour, ajwain, sesame seeds and salt
Step5Mix them well
Step6Add water slowly and make it as a smooth dough
Step7Wet your hands and take small quantity of dough
Step8Make them in round thin circles with finger on a white cloth
Step9Leave them for sometime
Step10Place a deep pan on flame and add oil to it
Step11Once the oil is heat, leave them one by one in oil
Step12Fry sakinalu till they become golden brown in color
Step13Remove them from oil and place them on kitchen towel so that it absorbs excess oil
Step14Place them on a serving plate and serve it to your guest on the special occasion of Sankranthi.

If you want to store them more days, store them in an air tight container. If you want spicy sakinalu, grind red chilies and mix it with rice flour.

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