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    Millet Omapodi

    Last Updated On: Jul 3, 2022 by Sharmilee J

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    Millet Omapodi is a tasty savoury made by blending millet flour, besan flour, ajwain to a dough consistency, pressing it through a die mold and frying it. Millet Omapodi is a delight for people on dietary plans as millet has high fibre content.thinai omapodi recipe

    Millet Omapodi – plain sev made with foxtail millet flour.Usually we make omapodi or sev using besan flour but wanted to try sweets and snacks using millets this time, was inspired by a shop here in Coimbatore that made up my mind to try few recipes using siruthaniyam for this Diwali so few more millet recipes coming up here so watch out 🙂

    You can use homemade thinai flour or buy readymade pack too.This omapodi is very easy to make and takes less effort and time when compared to murukku and other snacks.

    thinai omapodi recipe

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    Millet Omapodi | Millet Sev

    Millet Omapodi is a tasty savoury made by blending millet flour, besan flour, ajwain to a dough consistency, pressing it through a die mold and frying it. Millet Omapodi is a delight for people on dietary plans as millet has high fibre content.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Servings3 cups
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup thinai flour
    • 1/2 cup besan flour
    • a pinch hing
    • 1 teaspoon melted butter
    • 1 teaspoon hot oil
    • salt to taste
    • water as needed
    • oil to deep fry

    To blend together:

    • 3/4 tablespoon ajwain
    • 1/4 cup water

    Instructions

    • Dry roast ajwain till nice aroma comes. Add water to it and grind it. This will be a runny liquid, set aside.
    • To a sieve add thinai flour, besan flour and sieve it well. Discard the coarse mixture.
    • Add butter, oil, hing and required salt. Strain and add ajwain water.
    • First mix this well, it will be crumbly. Now add water to it and gather the dough.
    • Gather to form a smooth dough. Grease the mould and disc with oil. Fill the mould with dough. Close with lid.
    • Heat oil - check by adding a pinch of oil, if it rises immediately then oil is ready. Press in circles. Do not layer too much. Just a 1 or 2 layers should be good.
    • Deep fry in low medium flame. Flip over and cook on both sides till golden.
    • Drain in tissue paper. After it cools down just  separate the pieces.
    • Store Millet Omapodi in a clean dry airtight container. Serve with tea.

    Notes

    • Do not crowd or layer too much.
    • I used a slightly big hole disc, you can use idiyappam disc too.
    • If the dough is too tight then pressing will be difficult and also the omapodi will turn out hard. In that case sprinkle little water and then mix and try pressing.
    • When hot oil is added it turns out nicely crisp, if you want it a bit soft then skip hot oil.
    • Press layers just enough for it to immerse completely in oil.
    • Oil should not be smoking hot while pressing. Once pressed do not touch for few seconds then flip over and cook.
    • You can follow the same recipe for other millets like ragi, samai, etc
    Nutrition Facts
    Millet Omapodi | Millet Sev
    Amount Per Serving (100 g)
    Calories 267 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 4mg1%
    Sodium 1318mg57%
    Potassium 259mg7%
    Carbohydrates 42g14%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 50IU1%
    Calcium 16mg2%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    How to make Millet Omapodi

    1. Dry roast ajwain till nice aroma comes.Add water to it and grind it.This will be a runny liquid, set aside.
      How to make thinai omapodi recipe - Step1
    2. To a sieve add thinai flour,besan flour and sieve it well.Discard the coarse mixture.
      How to make thinai omapodi recipe - Step2
    3. Add butter, oil, hing and required salt.Strain and add ajwain water.
      How to make thinai omapodi recipe - Step3
    4. First mix this well, it will be crumbly.Now add water to it and gather the dough.
      How to make thinai omapodi recipe - Step4
    5. Gather to form a smooth dough.Grease the mould and disc with oil.Fill the mould with dough.
      How to make thinai omapodi recipe - Step5
    6. Close with lid.Heat oil – check by adding a pinch of oil, if it rises immediately then oil is ready.Oil should not be smoking hot, keep in low medium flame.Press in circles.Do not layer too much.Just a 1 or 2 layers should be good.
      How to make thinai omapodi recipe - Step6
    7. Deep fry in low medium flame.Flip over and cook on both sides till golden.Drain in tissue paper.After it cools down just  separate the pieces and store.Repeat to finish the dough.
      How to make thinai omapodi recipe - Step7

    Store in a clean dry airtight container.Serve with tea.

    thinai omapodi recipe

    Serve with tea!

    Expert Tips

    • Do not crowd or layer too much.
    • I used a slightly big hole disc, you can use idiyappam disc too.
    • If the dough is too tight then pressing will be difficult and also the omapodi will turn out hard. In that case sprinkle little water and then mix and try pressing.
    • When hot oil is added it turns out nicely crisp, if you want it a bit soft then skip hot oil.
    • Press layers just enough for it to immerse completely in oil.
    • Oil should not be smoking hot while pressing. Once pressed do not touch for few seconds then flip over and cook.
    • You can follow the same recipe for other millets like ragi, samai, etc

    thinai omapodi recipe


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