For this months Indian Cooking Challenge, Srivalli chose Chegodilu or more commonly called Ring Muruku or Kodubele by us. I had tried these before and had failed, they never get crisp for me, I knew I don't have the temperature right. I never tried them again till now. I wont say they came out perfect I still have to get the right temperature for getting them crisp, if I let them brown they do get crispier but then we don't like that dark color. I think I will try them again at my moms place on a gas stove, I have an electric one. If anyone has any idea at what level to keep on an electric stove please do let me know. I finally tried them all on a constant medium heat and they came out better. I tried the second recipe since I realised on the 15th when everyone's posts were popping up that I haven't done the challenge as yet and the second one seemed to be quicker to try. So here I am after frying them and still have my second last batch in the frying pan. I shall try again with my mom and get them crisp hopefully. Thanks Valli.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup Rice flour
1/4 cup All purpose flour/ Maida
2 tbsp Ghee
1/4 tsp Ajwain
1/4 tsp Red chili powder
pinch Turmeric
Salt as per taste
Oil for deep fry
1 cup water approximately

Method

  1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
  2. Mix the flours, ajwain, red chili powder, turmeric and salt in another bowl.
  3. Add the water to the flour mix slowly, keep mixing till you get a stiff dough. Mix Well till everything is blended.
  4. Pour Ghee on top, cover the bowl and keep aside.
  5. Once cool to handle, knead to form a smooth dough.
  6. Grease your fingers with oil and pinch out a small lemon size ball and roll between your palms to form a thick rope. Bring the two ends to together and press to form a rope. Ensure the ends are firmed pressed as not to give out during frying.
  7. Continue with the rest of the dough until you are done with the entire batch. You can either cover it with a plate or a cloth to prevent the dough from getting dried.
  8. Check if the oil is in the correct temperature, by dropping a tiny bit into the oil. Then gently slide the rings or the chakodis in batches of 4 -5. The flame has to be on high until the chakodis come up to the surface, then lower the flame to medium and cook till you get a golden colour on the chakodis.
  9. When the chakodis are golden all over, using a slotted ladle, remove to a kitchen towel and cool. Store in an air tight container for longer shelf life.


Notes:
  • Remember to turn the heat to medium to high and high to medium for getting the chakodis to golden colour and also to be cooked evenly. Only this way you get crispy chakodis. These should not be cooked on low flame as they will absorb more oil and can turn soggy also at times.

18 comments:

DK said...

I made them on an electric stove too .it sucks not to have Gas stove :(. Well I first kept them on high (max) and then just before dropping them in the oil, I reduced 2 notches lower (mine has numbers...low/sim 2 3 4 Med 6 7 8 Hi). So after dropping I alternated between 6-8. Somehow even if I got it to Med, mine started getting soggy! Hope this helps

Unknown said...

Oil temperature is the key here, chegodis are looking good. Hope you enjoyed them.

Swathi said...

I have electric stove too. I cooked chegodis in medium -6. I made slightly thin ones, that may be reason for crispiness. hope this may help

Unknown said...

I made mine in the electic oven too similarly to what DK said. Perfect snack right?

Chitra said...

nice ..well tried..planning to make it soon :)

lata raja said...

Oh is that why they look brown?? I understand how difficult it gets when you have to alternate everytime and as with electric stoves the heat does not reduce soon. Yet they look crisp!

Tina said...

First time to ur blog......Ring murukku sounds great...Following uuuu.....

Srivalli said...

Oh glad you made them medhaa..even if they look brown, they must've taste awesome right?..I can never think of cooking in electric stove!..:)

Alka said...

Light or dark coloured, as far as they turned out tasty, there is nothing to feel bad..rt?
Though I am not in ICC challenge, but rt now all I can think of is rushing to kitchen and make some for myself..hmmm..
And how are you doing dear?Long time no see?

Anonymous said...

i like the colour...

s said...

nice colour..and nice blog

Saritha said...

Second recipe didnt come out well for me,they were soft inside.1st recipe came out well and i use gas stove don't know much about electric stove.

Priya Suresh said...

However those ring murukkus looks crispy Medha..

shahana said...

chegodilu looks delicious!!

FoodLovers said...

nice rings..

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Gajakesari said...

Hi Neetu,

We call this Kodubale in Kannada(Literal translation : Horn Bangle :) )

This is one of my favourite Junk food.

Regards,

Kartheek

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