Uppu Seedai
Uppu Seedai, a beloved Indian snack, is a staple during the Krishna Jayanthi festival. These bite-sized, round, crispy fried dough balls are bursting with flavor, thanks to a perfect blend of rice flour, urad dal flour, salt, sesame seeds , and butter.
To make Uppu Seedai, the processed rice flour, urad dal flour is sieved and is mixed with salt, sesame seeds, butter ,asafoetida . The dough is then shaped into small balls by sprinkling water little by little and deep-fried to a golden crisp. The result? Irresistible, crunchy bites that are impossible to stop at one!😋
Uppu Seedai holds a special place in Indian culture, particularly during Krishna Jayanthi. These savory snacks are a symbol of tradition and community, bringing people together in celebration.
Tips to make perfect Uppu Seedai without bursting -
✍️Always dry roast and seive the rice flour and urad dal flour before using.
✍️Add water little by little and make a firm yet soft dough. The dough should neither be too hard or too soft.
✍️Dry the Seedai balls in cloth for 10-15 minutes to remove any moisture present before frying.
✍️Fry in medium flame only and in batches, donot overcrowd the oil.
Check out how to make this crispy traditional uppu seedai recipe below.
You can also check out these Seedai varieties too:
Ingredients
Recipe video
Method
👉For Urad dal flour
Dry roast 1/4 cup urad dal to light golden brown colour and cool and powder finely set aside.The urad dal flour is ready.we will be using only 2 Tbsps of the flour so store the rest in airtight container for future use.
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👉Dry roast the processed rice flour in medium flame for about a minute and cool.
👉Transfer the rice flour ,urad dal flour , salt and asafoetida powder to a seive and seive the mixture well .
👉To the seived flour add white sesame seeds, softened butter and mix well until it holds shape.
👉Gradually add water to form a dough (not too tight or too loose).
👉Shape into small round balls (about 1-inch diameter).
👉Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
👉When oil is hot, add a few Seedai balls (don't overcrowd).Don’t disturb for few seconds, then gently flip the seedais for even browning.
👉Fry until golden brown and til the oil stops bubbling
👉Drain excess oil on paper towels.
👉 Repeat with rest of the batches.
Preparation Time-45 minutes