Fried Rava / Semolina Pathiri

FRIED RAVA PATHIRI

Crispy and delicious poricha rava pathiri is a common breakfast in Malabar. It is easy to make and very tasty to eat. Its usually served with some spicy non-vegetarian curry. But it also taste yum as a snack.

Ingredients:

1. Roasted semolina- 1 cup

2. Coconut oil- 1 tsp

3. Shallots- 2

4. Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp

5. Black sesame seeds- 1 tsp

6. Salt- as needed

7. Water- 1 1/2 cup

8. Oil- for frying

Heat coconut oil. Add sliced shallots, cumin and sesame. Roast well. Pour water and add salt. Bring it to a boil. Add semolina when water starts boiling and mix well to avoid forming lumps. Mix till it forms into a soft and smooth dough. Switch off the flame. Make balls and flatten into discs of 0.5 cm thickness. 

Heat oil and deep fry pathiri till light golden.

Serve hot.