Chalividi

Description

Chalividi is a traditional and authentic Telugu dish that is often enjoyed as a snack or light meal. It’s a savory, steamed snack made from rice flour and urad dal flour (black gram flour) and is typically flavored with spices, green chilies, and curry leaves. Chalividi is loved for its soft, fluffy texture and the spicy, savory flavor. It is a popular dish during festivals and can be made for special occasions or simply as a comforting snack.

Key Ingredients:

Rice Flour: The main ingredient that forms the base of Chalividi. It gives the dish a soft texture once steamed.

Urad Dal Flour (Black Gram Flour): Adds a nutty flavor and helps with binding.

Water: To bind the flours together.

Green Chilies: For spiciness.

Curry Leaves: For flavor and fragrance.

Cumin Seeds: Adds a nice flavor to the dough.

Mustard Seeds: For a mild bitterness and aroma.

Ginger: For a touch of warmth and spice.

Hing (Asafoetida): Adds a subtle, unique flavor.

Salt: To taste.

Coconut (optional): Freshly grated coconut can be added for texture and taste.

Oil: For greasing and tempering.