This is my last Diwali Sweet recipe for this year because sadly that’s all there is time for. I had never heard of vella cheedai before June this year. Mom in law made the thenkuzhal and vella cheedai on the same day. It’s very easy to make and a popular festival snack. I love any sweet with jaggery in it and generally anything with rice flour as a base so this is a clear winner.
Vella Cheedai / Seedai Recipe
Source: MIL
Makes about 50-60 cheedai
Ingredients:
1 cup of
rice flour
2 tsp of
urad dal flour
1 heaped cup of
jaggery, grated
3 tbsp of
grated coconut
1/2 tsp of
cardamom powder
A pinch of
salt
How It’s Made:
1. Place the grated jaggery in a pan and add enough water to just cover it.
2. Bring to boil and mix well until all the pieces have melted in
3. Strain and set aside.
4. Add the grated coconut, cardamom, and salt to the rice flour. Mix well until they are well combined.
5. Add the warm jaggery to this mixture in three additions.
6. Mix well to combine after each addition. The dough should be soft yet not watery. If you press with your fingertips, the shape should be defined on the dough.
7. Make into small balls, not too smooth, otherwise they will explode in the hot oil. Just rough balls will do.
8. Heat oil to just below smoking point and add a few balls at a time. Fry until golden brown. Drain on kitchen towels and store in air tight containers once cool.
Here’s wishing everyone a wonderful, happy, and safe Diwali / Deepavali 2011 🙂
Hi Edible Garden.. I would like to know if these can be stored for a few days if kept in cool and air tight conditions?
wow…sounds scrumptiously tasty…excellent presentation Nags..;)
Tasty Appetite
of course! thank you for asking first 🙂
Nags, this post is so fetish-worthy, I've been inspired to include it in my Friday Food Fetish blog. If you have any objections, please let me know
cheedai looks tempting…
I couldnt wait to try out this recipe after reading your post. I modified your recipe slightly, added more urad dal flour and added some fennel seeds for extra flavor. These sweet and crunchy balls are delicious and are so addictive.
1 doubt, when shoul i add urd dal powder?is it when we add the all the ingredients together?
They look amazing…love seedai. I don't think my mom adds urad flour. Really want to make this.
Wish u a very Happy Diwali!!
looks so delicious and tempting…lovely clicks dear …
A very Happy Diwali to you & your family !!!
Well, some ingredients are easy to find and these sweets should be delicious and crunchy.