Pappu Chekkalu Recipe - Andhra Style Spiced Rice Cracker

Step 1: To begin making the Pappu Chekkalu Recipe (Andhra Style Spiced Rice Cracker), first get all the ingredients ready

Step 2: In a pestle and mortar, pound the ginger and green chilies to make a paste

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and the above green chili and ginger paste along with the 2 tablespoons of oil

Step 4: Make a coarse mixture of the rice flour dough

Step 5: Add little water at a time and knead to make firm dough

Step 6: The dough should be such that when u take a portion of the dough in our hands and hold it together and flatten it, it should hold its shape

Step 7: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and allow it to rest until we heat the oil for deep frying

Step 8: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan for deep frying

Step 9: Grease your palms and fingers with little oil, take small portions of the dough and flatten it with your fingers to make a disc

Step 10: Deep fry these discs (Chekkalu) in the preheated oil on medium heat until it it is golden brown and crisp

Step 11: Once done, remove from the oil and drain on paper towels

Step 12: Once it cools down, store in airtight containers and serve when required

Step 13: Serve the Pappu Chekkalu as a tea time evening snack along with a cup of coffee or make it for festivals like diwali