Telangana Sakinalu Rice Sesame Crispy Festival Ring Sankranti

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice flour
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds — dry-roasted
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
• 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil — for shortening
• Hot water — to make a stiff dough
• Oil for deep frying

Method

1. Combine rice flour, dry-roasted sesame seeds, cumin, ajwain, red chilli powder and salt.
2. Add 2 tbsp oil. Mix until crumbly.
3. Add hot water gradually, kneading with wet hands, into a stiff, smooth dough.
4. The dough should be firm but pliable.
5. Divide into small portions. Roll each into a thin rope about 5 mm thick.
6. Shape each rope into a ring about 8 to 10 cm in diameter, joining the ends by pressing firmly.
7. Heat oil for deep frying on medium. Fry the rings in batches on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and completely crispy throughout.
8. Drain on paper towels. Cool completely — the rings crisp further as they cool.
9. Store in an airtight container. Keeps for 2 to 3 weeks.