How long does Vella Seedai take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vella Seedai serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Vella Seedai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Vella Seedai?

¾ cup Jaggery, 1 cup Rice, 2 tbsp Urad Dal (split), 3 tbsp Coconut, 1 tbsp Cashew (half), ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vella Seedai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vella Seedai?

About 444 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vella Seedai

Name: Vella Seedai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Rice; 2 tbsp Urad Dal (split); 3 tbsp Coconut; 1 tbsp Cashew (half); ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder; 1 tsp White Sesame Seeds; ¾ cup Jaggery; 2 tbsp Water; For Deep Frying Oil

25 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as Jaggery Seedai, Sweet Seedai · Veg · Rice dishes, Snacks & Starters

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Vella seedai, or jaggery seedai: rice flour and urad dal dough with coconut, sesame and jaggery, deep-fried crisp. Serves 4, 25 minutes plus soaking, video.

Good for: Karthigai Deepam

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Rice1 cup
Urad Dal (split)2 tbsp
Coconut3 tbsp
Cashew (half)1 tbsp
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp
White Sesame Seeds1 tsp
Jaggery¾ cup
Water2 tbsp
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	444kcal	1776kcal
Protein	6.1g	24g
Carbohydrate	91g	364g
Fat	7g	28g
Fibre	2.5g	10g
Sugar	39g	155g

Cookd masalas for jaggery

Method

1
Wash and soak the rice for 30 mins. Strain a cloth and dry for 10-15 mins.
Rice
2
Roast the urad dal until light brown and blend to a fine powder.
Urad Dal (split)
3
Blend the rice to a fine powder.
4
Roast the flour for a few mins over a low flame to dry up.
5
Sieve the rice flour and dal powder.
6
Add the coconut, cashew, cardamom powder and sesame seeds, ghee and set aside.
CoconutCashew (half)Cardamom PowderWhite Sesame Seeds
7
Melt the jaggery with water. Strain to remove the impurities.
JaggeryWater
8
Add the jaggery syrup to the flour mixture and mix well.
9
Shape the dough into small roundels.
10
Deep fry in medium hot oil until brown and crispy. Cool completely and serve.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Vella Seedai take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vella Seedai serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vella Seedai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vella Seedai spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Vella Seedai?: ¾ cup Jaggery, 1 cup Rice, 2 tbsp Urad Dal (split), 3 tbsp Coconut, 1 tbsp Cashew (half), ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vella Seedai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vella Seedai?: About 444 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.