Kodbale

A crispy, spicy and delicious snack from the state of Karnataka.

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Kodubale or Kodbale is a popular Karnataka spicy snack.  Made during festival times, it is typically served during tea time with a cup of hot tea. A speciality from Mysore and surrounding regions, it is a crispy and delicious snack.

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Kodbale (Kodubale) Recipe

A crispy, spicy and delicious snack from the state of Karnataka.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Karnataka, South Indian

Keyword: Spicy

Ingredients for Kodbale (Kodubale)

• 1/2 cup Rice Flour
• 1/2 cup Roasted Gram Flour
• 2 tbsp Semolina (Sooji / Bombay Rava)
• 1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds
• 1 tsp Jeera
• 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp Ghee
• 4 to 6 Kashmiri Red Chillies adjust as per spiciness
• 2 tbsp Coconut grated
• 1/2 tbsp Sugar
• Salt as per taste
• Oil for deep frying
• Asafoetida a pinch

How to make Kodbale (Kodubale)

• Mix the rice flour, gram flour, semolina, sesame seeds and salt in a bowl.
• Melt the ghee and gradually add to the mixture.
• Mix well. Add little water if needed.
• Grind the coconut, jeera, red chillies and sugar with little water to make a paste.
• Add this to the flour mixture.
• Add enough water and knead well to a stiff dough.
• Take some dough and roll it using your palms.
• Bring the edges together and join them to make a ring. You can use a little water to seal the ends together.
• Heat oil in a large pan over medium flame.
• Fry the rings until golden brown.
• Remove and drain excess oil.
• Store them in airtight container.
• Serve as a snack.

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