Crunchy Kodubale (Fritters)

Kodubale/fried crunchy fritters are the best to have with Deepavali sweets.Though Deepavali is known as festival of lights it is also loaded with varieties of sweets and crunchy spicy fritters.
Here is an easy way of preparing " Kodubale " one of Karnataka special munch.

There are different ways of preparing kodubale. I have prepared kodubale using roasted channa (Hurikadale), steamed maida and rice flour  and the spices.
Here I have used Rice flour, maida (all purpose flour ) and medium size rava. 
As I said it is an easy recipe and any one can try and enjoy any time of the day. Kodubale goes well with cup of coffee/tea/fresh juice.
Lets see the recipe now.

Ingredients :

Fine Rice flour : 1 Cup
Maida (All Purpose flour) : 1/2 Cup
Rava/Semolina (Medium size) : 1/2 Cup
Chilly powder : 2 Teaspoons
Sesame seeds/Thill/Ellu : 1 Teaspoon
Jeera : 1 Teaspoon
Salt : As required
Butter : 1 Tablespoon
Dry coconut/Kopra/Kobbari : 1 Tablespoon (Optional)
Oil : To Fry (1 Cup)

Method :

1. Put rice flour, Maida and rava in a big bowl.

2. Add chilly powder, salt, sesame seeds and jeera.
3. Add butter and mix all the ingredients nicely.

4. Dry grind coconut and add it to the flour mixture.
5. Mix it well and add water. (little by little) and prepare the thick dough.
6. One needs to kneed the dough well or kodubale might break while preparing.

7. Now divide the dough in to small portion.
8. Take each small portion and roll it with your finger like a big thread.
9. Join the two ends and press a little slightly and arrange them in a plate.

10. Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Add oil. Let it get hot.
11. Fry kodubale on low and medium flame on both sides.

12.Remove from the pan and put it on a kitchen tissue. So that it absorbs extra oil.
13. Repeat the same with remaining dough. At time you can fry 4 to 5 kodubales

14. Let the kodubale cool. Put them in a airtight box or bottle and serve as you wish.
15. Serve with cup of coffee or tea.

Note :

You should be careful while preparing the dough. Do not make the dough too soft or watery. Kodubale might turn soft and it may absorb more oil. Adding spices more/less is optional. No need to add more butter. Adding hot oil instead of butter is optional. Adding coconut to the mixture is optional.
Time : 30 Minutes
20 to 25 Kodubale can be prepared. (According to the size).

Dry fruits -Rock Candy Laddu

Dry Fruits laddu with Rocky Candy is a healthy dish and can be munched on any time of the day.
I have used dried figs dried and fresh dates, little almonds and cashews

Deepavali is here and its nice to prepare some sweets which can be distributed to friends and relatives. Lets think of our health and turn the sweet which we prepare to be less of sugar. Let the       love fill with sweetness. So here is one such try. As I say always Dry fruits -Rock Candy Laddu is an easy dish and anybody can try it. Nothing to roast or fry. Almost no fire dish is this Laddu.
Lets see the benefits of Using Rock Candy in our diet.
Rock candy is loaded with healthy benefits and it is widely used in sweet preparations. It is used as mouth freshener. It is unrefined form of sugar and considered as healthy. It is good remedy for running nose (cold) and sore throat. Rock candy is widely used as refreshing drink. It helps to relax our body and mind. It provides energy.
Lets see the recipe Now : These laddus are healthy to have and good for kids.

Things Needed: 

Dried Figs : 10
Dried Dates : 10
Fresh Dates : 10 to 15
Almonds : 10 to 15
Rock Candy (Kallu Sakkare) : 3 to 4 Pieces.
Cashew pieces : 1/2 Cup

Method :

1. Remove the seeds from figs and dates.

2. Dry grind all the dry fruits except cashew pieces.

3. Now put all dry ground powder in a big bowl.
4. Add cashew pieces and mix it nicely.

5. Divide the mixture into small quantity.
6. Now take a small portion and prepare laddu  (round shape)

7. Healthy Laddus are ready to serve or eat.

Note :

No need to add any ghee or butter while preparing laddu. Fresh laddus helps to prepare the laddu easily. Roasting or frying nuts are optional. (I have not roasted or nor fried the nuts). You can add any dry nuts of your choice. Adding more Rock candy is optional. I have added only 3 to 4 small pieces.
Time : 20 Minutes.
15 Laddus can be prepared . (Small size).