Monday, November 30, 2009

Preparation of Omappodi

Omappodi

3 cups besan
1 tbsp rice flour
1 tsp ajwain (cleaned and soaked in water for a few minutes)
A lemon sized ball of butter (unsalted)
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
Grind ajwain to very find paste. Mix along with besan, rice flour, butter, salt and enough water to form soft dough. Heat oil in a pan. Take a small quantity of the dough and press through an Omappodi (sev) mould directly into the oil. Cook on a moderate flame till done. Cool and store in air tight container.