Assamese Snack Kholasapori
Kholasapori is an easy to make (hard to pronounce) traditional snack food from Assam, India, made from rice flour and urad dal batter. Kholasapori is typically served as an Assamese snack in India, often enjoyed with tea or other hot beverages.
Equipment
- 1 grinder
- 1 Large Bowl
- 1 Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Rice Flour
- 1/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil (For Deep Frying)
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- Soak the urad dal in water for 4-5 hours, or overnight.
- Drain the water and grind the urad dal into a smooth batter, using very little water.
- Mix the rice flour, salt, and urad dal batter in a large bowl. The mixture should be smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Take small portions of the batter and shape them into flat, round cakes.
- Gently place the cakes in the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with tea or chutney.
Notes
Kholasapori is sometimes prepared as a sweet dish Kholasapori Pitha as well, by replacing salt with sugar.