Gluten-Free Omapodi
Savor the crisp delight of Gluten-Free Omapodi, a spiced and flavorful South Indian snack that's perfect for tea time or festive celebrations. This gluten-free variation uses a blend of besan (gram flour) and rice flour for a light, crunchy texture, while aromatic ground ajwain and asafoetida infuse a signature savory note. A touch of turmeric and chili powder adds vibrant color and spice, and the dough is carefully shaped using a murukku press before being fried to golden perfection. Quick to prepare and irresistibly crunchy, this snack is ideal for gluten-free diets and pairs wonderfully with chai or as a topping for chaats. Make a batch today and enjoy the authentic taste of homemade omapodi! Keywords: Gluten-Free Omapodi, gluten-free snack, South Indian recipes, festive snacks, traditional murukku.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Besan (gram flour)
- 0.5 cup Rice flour
- 0.5 cup Hot water
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ajwain (carom seeds)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
- 2 tablespoons Ghee or butter
- 3 cups Oil for deep frying
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine besan, rice flour, ground ajwain, ground turmeric, chili powder, salt, and asafoetida.
Add melted ghee or butter to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Gradually add hot water, a little at a time, and knead into a soft, non-sticky dough.
Once the dough is ready, place a portion of it into a murukku maker/set with a fine omapodi disc fitted.
Heat oil for deep frying in a large pan over medium heat until a small piece of dough dropped in comes up quickly and sizzles.
Carefully press the murukku maker over the hot oil, releasing spirals of the dough directly into the oil.
Fry until the omapodi is golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the omapodi with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Repeat the process for the remaining dough.
Once cooled completely, break or crumble the omapodi into smaller pieces and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 747.7 g | 959% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.5 g | 588% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1289 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
