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Kannur Special Kaalakili

15 March 20253 min read

Discover the authentic recipe for Kannur Special Kaalakili, a crispy and sweet fried snack made with wheat flour, jaggery, and cardamom. Perfect for festive treats!

Kannur Special Kaalakili

Ingredients:

  • Wheat Flour – 1 cup
  • Gram Flour – ¼ cup
  • Jaggery/Sugar – ½ cup
  • Milk – ½ cup
  • Cardamom Powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Salt – A pinch
  • Oil – For frying

Preparation Method:

  1. Mix wheat flour, gram flour, and salt thoroughly.
  2. Add milk gradually to form a smooth batter.
  3. Melt jaggery (or sugar) in a little water and mix it into the batter.
  4. Shape small balls from the mixture and deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle cardamom powder over the fried balls, cover, and let them absorb the flavor.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy this Kannur special sweet treat!