Kalpana Kalpana (Editor)

Sakinalu

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Type of dish
  
Region
  
Place of origin
  
Main ingredients
  
Sakinalu bongongcomimagesrecipesSakinaluIMG073414492

Region or state
  
North east in Telangana

Similar
  
Maachha Bihana, Sarva Pindi, Bela Pana, Ouu khatta, Kadboli

Telangana specal sakinalu sankranthi sakinalu recipes appetizer evening snacks recipes


Sakinalu (or sakinaalu, Chakinaalu Telugu: సకినాలు) is a special type of snack prepared in the northern region of Telangana . It is a concentric circular shaped item made of rice flour and fried in oil. It is prepared during Makar Sankranti festival by all people irrespective of Caste and Creed. Sakinalu are also given to the groom's by the bride's parents for distributing among their relatives and friends.

Contents

Sakinalu How to Prepare Sakinalu Indian Recipes Sankranthi Special

Sakinalu mrs vahchef


Ingredients

Sakinalu Rajani39s Recipes Sakinalu

It is essentially made up of rice Flour and with small amount of spices, sesame seeds, carom Seeds (ajwain), and salt.

Etymology

Sakinalu Sakinalu recipe sakinalu preparation vahrehvah

The word Sakinalu is believed to be originated from "Chakinamu" which is based on "Chakram" which means Wheel or Circle. This is because of its circular shape. The former community prepares this traditional festival cuisine during Makar Sankranti when the fresh crop paddy yields.

Eat out

Sakinalu SAKINALU Mrs Vahchef YouTube

Preparation requires extreme care and patience. Once prepared it is eaten, after it is offered to Sun God, along with Chutneys like, Tomato, Pudina or Mint or Ginger also called "allam" chutney for tangy taste. It can also be eaten without any chutney. Sufficient amount of Sakinalu are prepared to eat even after the festival to have reminiscence of Festival time. Sakinalu produces a mouthwatering and long lasting taste with Tea and hence chakkilalu are often eaten as Tea snacks instead of Biscuits.

Aged people (without dents) normally grind for powdered Sakinalu and swallow it to enjoy the festival moments.

Grade

It is recognized as one of the Telangana Traditional Festival cuisines.

References

Sakinalu Wikipedia


Similar Topics