Seedai, South Indian Deep Fried Jar Snack
by Tarla Dalal
A scrumptious jar snack made with common everyday ingredients, Seedai is an all-time favourite in South Indian .
The dainty ball shape makes this deep-fried jar snack very popular among kids, and it is made without fail during Janmashtami !
The right mix of urad flour and rice flour gives the Seedai an exciting crunch, while ingredients like black sesame and coconut add to the taste.
Be careful with the amount of butter because less of it will make your Seedai hard while more of it will make it chewy. Seedai also takes a little extra time to prepare as you need to fry it on a slow flame. But, it is totally worth the effort.
You can also try other recipes like Ribbon Sev and Rose Cookies .
Seedai, South Indian Deep Fried Jar Snack recipe - How to make Seedai, South Indian Deep Fried Jar Snack
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 cups
4 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
2 tbsp grated coconut
2 tbsp soft butter
1 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds (kala til)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying
- Method
- Put the urad dal in a small non-stick pan and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Cool slightly, and blend it in a mixer till smooth.
- Sieve it using a sieve in a deep bowl and keep aside.
- Put the rice flour in broad non-stick pan and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Sieve it using a sieve in the urad dal bowl and keep aside.
- Put the coconut in in a small non-stick pan and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minute.
- Add it to the rice flour and urad dal mixture bowl.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, mix well and knead it into soft dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 100 equal portions and roll it lightly.
- Spread the rolled portions on a plate and dry it for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add few rolled portions at a time and deep-fry on a slow flame till golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
- Cool completely, serve or store it in an air-tight container and use as required.
| Energy | 702 cal |
| Protein | 10.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 70.6 g |
| Fiber | 6.2 g |
| Fat | 41.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg |
| Vitamin A | 619 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 35.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 66.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 108.7 mg |
| Potassium | 246.8 mg |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg |
Seedai.. a different snack.. i have tasted.. it is very crispy.. great for tea time.. and also to carry it as snack.. while travelling.. Thank you for the recipe..