ingredients

Rice flour – Make sure you use fresh rice flour. If the flour is very, chekkalu will break and it                     will hard to lift them and fry them.

• Green chili – this will give a nice spicy kick. You can completely skip it or substitute it with red chili powder.
• Ginger – gives nice flavors and aroma. You can skip it if you are making Jain.
• Curry leaves – Gives amazing taste.
• Spices – Other than salt, you don’t need any spices in this recipe.
• Lentils – I have used a mix of chana dal and moong dal. You can use any one dal too.
• Fat – Used butter in this recipe. It can be substituted with oil or ghee.
• Cumin seeds and sesame seeds – For the earthy and nutty flavors.
• Oil for frying.

• Ingredients: Rice flour, chana dal, green chilies, curry leaves, cumin seeds, ginger, and refined ground nut oil
• Texture: Crispy and crunchy
• Flavor: Savory and slightly spicy
• Serving: Often eaten as a snack on its own or as a side dish with meals
• When eaten: A popular snack at festivals like Diwali, Krishna Jayanthi, and Gokulashtami