Omapodi Recipe – Plain Sev | Easy Diwali Snacks Recipes Recipe
Ingredients
- Prep time: 30 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Makes: 2 cups
- Recipe Cuisine: South Indian | Recipe Category: Snacks
- Ingredients:
- Kadalai Maavu (Besan / Chickpea flour) – 1 cup
- Rice flour – 1/4 cup
- Omam (Ajwain / Carom Seeds) – 1/2 tbsp
- Red chili powder – 1/4 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp (optional)
- Hot oil – 2 tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Water – to knead
- Oil – for deep frying
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1083g | |
| Calories 354 | |
| Calories from Fat 106 | 30% |
| Total Fat 11.92g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 1.13g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.23g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium 176mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 56.27g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 4.51g | 3% |
| Protein 6.06g | 10% |
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