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 teaspoon of
urad dal flour
1 heaped cup of
jaggery, grated
3 tablespoon of
grated coconut
½ teaspoon 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 🙂
Spandana
Looks very delcious.. My mom makes this... I never tried ... always thought it was a long process 🙂
But the pictorial makes it look easy !!
Nags
yes urad dal should be mixed with the rice flour in the beginning. sorry! i have updated that in the vella seedai / cheedai recipe
vineelasiva
Wow nice and yummy sweet.Never had it or try this sweet.Will give a try.
Divya Vikram
They look perfect Nags! Happy Diwali!
Manasi
Happy Diwali, Nags!
My first thought on seeing your diwali was, no-syrup gulab jamun! Seedai sounds yummy and looks SO good!
Uma
They looks like how my granny make this. Till now she only prepares at our home and this time I have got the chance to do it for myself. vella seedai are superb. Happy Diwali to you and your family!
Cheers,
Uma
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New to me looks delicious.
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Delicious Vella cheedai.Luv the recipe.Dear Blogger Friend,Wish U a Warm and Happy Diwali. Enjoy the Festivities with taste-filled delights,Safe and Delicious Memorable Moments - Regards, Christy Gerald
magpie
How gorgeous! Have not tasted these. Must be yum 🙂
Sharmilee! :)
Wow perfect seedais...I luv vella seedai than uppu seedai....Happy Diwali to you and ur family Nags!! 🙂