Kuzhalappam - Traditional Kerala Snack

Ingredients:
Rice flour (Roasted) - 2 cup
Boiling hot water - 1¼ cup
Grated coconut - 2 handfuls
Garlic - 2 big cloves or 4 small
Shallots - 2 big / 4 small
Cumin seeds - ¾ tbsp
Black sesame seeds - 1 tbsp
Salt
Oil - For deep frying
Steps:
Crush shallots, garlic and cumin seeds in a mixie without adding water or using a pestle and mortar.
Bring 1¼ cup water to a rolling boil.
Add grated coconut and a pinch of cumin seeds to it.
Add rice flour to a wide bowl.
Add black sesame seeds, the coconut mixture and salt.
Mix well with a spoon.
Add crushed shallots, garlic and cumin seeds and make a smooth dough out of it.
Add more boiling water, if required.
Add 1 tbsp oil and knead well.
Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Spread a plastic wrap on the countertop or on a rolling board / use banana leaves.
Pinch small balls out of the dough and make it to a smooth ball by rolling between your palms.
Place the ball on it and flatten the dough to a disc by gently applying pressure with your palm.
Flatten it to a thin disc using a greased rolling pin.
The thinner, the better.
Wrap them tightly around a wooden rod.
Gently press the edges together to form a small curl.
Slide it off the rod and set aside.
Repeat these steps with the rest of the dough.
Heat oil in a wok and slide in the rolled discs into the oil.
Deep fry in batches till golden brown.
Enjoy!
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