Seedai is a Naivedyam dish made on Krishna Janmashtami in Tamilnadu as an offering to Lord Krishna. They are tiny marble sized balls made out of rice flour along with other ingredients and deep fried. Seedai can be made sweet or savoury. The sweet version is made with jaggery or sugar. I have tried making them with honey.
Ingredients:
Rice flour ..... 1 cup
Maida / all purpose flour ... 1 tbsp
Honey ...................... 7-8 tbsps
Dessicated coconut ......... 1 tbsp
Sesame seeds ................... 2 tsp
Cardamom powder .......... 1/4 tsp
Ghee / clarified butter ...... 1 tbsp
Milk ..................... 2-3 tbsps as needed.
Ghee or oil .... for frying
Method:
In a bowl mix the rice flour, maida, honey, dessicated coconut, sesame seeds, ghee and cardamom powder.
Add milk little by little and knead to a smooth dough.
Make small marble sized balls and set aside.
Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Fry the balls carefully on low flame until crisp.
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Nice healthy twist!
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DeleteI really like the flavorings used in these crispy balls. Must be quite an addictive snack!
ReplyDeleteI'v not tried seedai but going through your recipe its tempting me to try out this easy recipe. I'm sure it must be flavorful with coconut, honey, sesame seeds and cardamom.
ReplyDeleteMust try them Mayuri.I even like them with jaggery
DeleteThis is such an interesting recipe and I love the use of honey. I will be trying this soon. Love seedai and this will be a hreat guilt free snacking.
ReplyDeleteYes Sandhya.. do try these.
DeleteWow..very good idea to use honey and I am sure it would have tasted delicious. Healthy and guilt free treat
ReplyDeleteYes dear .. Thanks
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