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Nutritional Value
- Carbohydrates – 86 g
- Fiber – 11 g
- Protein – 14 g
- Calcium – 36 mg
- Potassium – 450 mg
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- Rice flour contains nutrients like calcium and zinc. It can be a healthy alternative for wheat in case of a gluten free diet.
- Urad dal is rich with minerals such as phosphorus and calcium that helps with bone and teeth health.
- It also contains magnesium, potassium and iron which are good for the heart, boosts immunity and improves the digestive system.
- Along with the iron content it is also rich in protein and fiber hence ideal to be included in a weight loss diet and helps to increase the energy levels.
- Roasted gram dal is loaded with protein and fiber, it is healthy to include it in the regular diet and ideal for weight loss as it is also low in calories.
- It is also rich in vitamins and minerals that are healthy for skin and hair care, boosts memory and prevents cardiovascular disease and maintains blood pressure.
- Coconut milk contains several vitamins and minerals that help to lower the blood pressure.
- Black sesame seeds contain antioxidants that can reduce oxidative stress and thereby it prevents diabetes, cancer and heart diseases.
- It is rich in nutrition with healthy unsaturated fats which lowers the cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease.
INTERESTING FACTS
- Coconut, tomatoes, ginger and garlic are a few most used ingredients of chettinad cuisine.
- Most of the chettinad snacks are prepared with rice flour and urad dal flour and hence they are more healthier compared to the other snacks prepared with besan or maida.
- Coconut milk contains lauric acid as one of the fatty acids which helps in increasing the “good” HDL cholesterol.
- There are around 5+ different varieties of Seedai available in South India.
- In the ancient Chettinad lifestyle, food had much importance that their kitchens were given a bigger space than other areas of a house. They are also well known for their ancient architecture.
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Suggested consumable by age groups
- Half to one small bowl of Chettinad Seedai can be eaten by all age groups.
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Good times to eat:
- It is perfect as an evening snack.
Eat along with:
- It can be enjoyed alongside a hot cup of tea or coffee.
When not to eat or eat more often:
- Not advisable to consume often as it is a deep fried snack and also as it contains coconut milk which can increase cholesterol.
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Story/History of recipe
Seedai is one of the famous snacks of South India. Apart from the original one other varieties in terms of shape were also introduced. Chettinad, an authentic and largely known cuisine that has a wide range of dishes especially traditional snacks is also famous for its Chettinad Seedai or Chettinad Seepu Seedai (cheedai) where Seepu translates to comb. This renowned variety of Seedai is unique for its look which in the traditional way of preparing was made by drawing stripes using a comb.
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Ingredients
The following are the ingredients needed for preparing Chettinad Seedai,
- Raw rice – 2 cups
- Urad dal – 1/2 cup
- Roasted gram dal – 2 tablespoons
- Butter / ghee – 2 tablespoons
- Coconut milk – 1 cup
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Preparation Steps
Rice flour :Â
- Soak two cups of raw rice in water for around one or two hours.
- Spread and dry soaked rice on a white cloth under room temperature for 15 – 30 minutes.Â
- Grind the rice into a fine flour and sieve well.
- Slightly dry roast the rice flour for a few minutes to remove moisture, sieve again and keep it aside.
Coconut milk :Â
- Take a cup of grated pulp of coconut, sprinkle water and grind into paste.
- Add this paste to a strainer and take coconut milk.Â
- Heat the coconut milk for a few minutes. Do not boil.
To prepare Chettinad Seedai dough :
- Dry roast urad dal only for a few minutes and grind coarsely.
- In the same jar, add roasted gram dal and grind well into a fine powder.
- Sieve and transfer it to a bowl. To this, add rice flour and mix them well.
- Add butter, black sesame seeds, salt and hot coconut milk to the flour.
- Mix the contents well with a ladle and when it is warm enough to touch knead it to a soft, smooth and non sticky dough with hands.
To prepare Chettinad Seedai :
- Slightly grease the murukku maker, use the disc/ press for Seepu Seedai (single hole one with stripes) and fill in the dough.
- In a cutting board or any plate squeeze the dough into long strips/tapes.
- Cut the strips into equal sized small strips of around 10 cms length each.
- Alternatively, you can flatten the dough on the countertop, with an unused comb draw the stripes on the dough and then cut it into small strips.
- Take a strip and, using the index finger, fold like a ring and seal the ends to form a cylindrical shape.
- Repeat the process for remaining dough and it is ready to fry.
- In a pan, pour oil and heat at high flame.
- Check whether the oil is heated and drop in the cylindrical shaped seedai batch by batch and fry at medium to high flame.
- Give it a stir occasionally and fry well. Do not let it turn brown.
- Once done take it out and place on a strainer or tissue cloth to remove excess oil.
- The prepared Chettinad Seedai can be stored in an airtight container and it can stay fresh for a month.
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Which all locations kandrafoods ships to?
Kandra foods ships all over India ( to all the pin codes), and usually it takes 1-4 days to reach the destination based on zones you belong to.
Do you charge for shipping?
No we don’t charge any extra for shipping the products prices are all inclusive.
I am not at home and I received a message from the delivery team that it will be delivered today, what should I do?
The best thing you can do is to ask your security or neighbor to collect it and keep it with them and you can later collect it from them. If you don’t respond the product will be sent back to us and you may have to still bear all the shipping costs to get it delivered.
Payments
What is the minimum order value?
There is no minimum or maximum order value, when your order is worth Rs 2000 and more you would get a discount and you can avail it any time including the current order.you can proceed ordering as much quantity and varieties you can. For corporate orders you are requested to do an online transfer to the bank account instead of paying online on the website.
Can I avail discount?
Yes, we may have seasonal deals and discounts and its not assured always, but then you can always avail a discount when your order is worth Rs. 2000 and more, you can ask for it over the chat or write to us or call directly to the available number on the website.
Do you serve custom orders?
Yes, we serve custom orders for occasions like Srimantham (Baby shower), Oni function, festivals, small events, marriages, naming ceremonies, etc.
Can I get a custom packaging/ gift packaging?
Yes, you can. You have to specifically mention it during your purchase, sometimes it would be chargeable based on the purchase value, product, event/occasions etc.
Can we order bulk for the functions?
Yes, you can order at least 7 days in advance. So we make sure it’s delivered on time to your door. We serve at least 200+ function/bulk orders every month, the most common functions we serve are the baby shower (Srimantham), Oni function, Naming ceremony etc.
Returns
Can I return the product ?
We don’t have any returns for food items. In case if its any other non perishable product based on the concerns and by validating it by the concerned team we may accept the returns.
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