# Sakinalu Rice Rings

## Description
Sakinalu is a traditional Telangana festival snack made during Makar Sankranti. These crispy, golden rice flour rings are delicately flavored with sesame seeds and ajwain, creating a perfect balance of nutty and aromatic notes. This ancient recipe has been passed down through generations in Telangana households, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 218 per serving
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Difficulty: medium
- Cuisine: Telangana
- Health Score: 6.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 218
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 195mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (5 servings)
- 2 cups rice flour (fine, freshly milled preferred)
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (white sesame seeds)
- 1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons ghee (melted)
- 0.75 cup warm water (approximately, for kneading)
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

## Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour, sesame seeds, ajwain, and salt. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
2. Add melted ghee to the flour mixture and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Gradually add warm water, little by little, and knead into a smooth, pliable dough. The dough should be firm but not dry.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate properly.
5. Divide the dough into small portions, about the size of a lemon. Roll each portion into a thin rope, approximately 6 inches long and 1/4 inch thick.
6. Join the ends of each rope to form a ring, pressing gently to seal. Place the shaped rings on a clean cloth.
7. Heat oil in a deep kadai or heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F (175°C). Test with a small piece of dough - it should sizzle and rise slowly.
8. Carefully slide 4-5 rings into the hot oil. Fry on medium heat, turning occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove the fried sakinalu with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let them cool completely before storing.

## Allergen Information
Contains: sesame

## Tags
telangana, traditional, festival, sankranti, crispy, tea-time, indian-snack

## Source
Recipe by: CalorieGram AI

## Machine-Readable Data

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