Soy-Free Omapodi

Crisp, golden, and delightfully spiced, this Soy-Free Omapodi is a must-try South Indian snack that pairs beautifully with your afternoon tea or as a standalone treat. Made with a wholesome blend of chickpea flour and rice flour, it's infused with aromatic carom seeds, turmeric, and a subtle kick of red chili powder, creating a flavor-packed experience in every bite. This recipe skips soy entirely, making it a safe choice for those with soy allergies, while the addition of asafoetida (hing) elevates its traditional essence. Using a murukku press, the dough is pressed directly into hot oil for a quick fry, resulting in crunchy noodle-like strands. Perfectly light and irresistibly savory, this omapodi is great for festive occasions or simple snacking. Whether you're serving it fresh or storing it for later, this snack is destined to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 200 grams Chickpea flour (Besan)
• 50 grams Rice flour
• 1 teaspoon Carom seeds (Ajwain)
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Ghee or butter
• 120 milliliters Water
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add chickpea flour, rice flour, carom seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt. Mix well to ensure all the ingredients are combined evenly.

Step 2

Warm the ghee or butter slightly and add it to the flour mixture. Mix well with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add water little by little and knead to form a smooth dough. The dough should be pliable but not sticky. Adjust the water quantity as necessary.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. To check if the oil is hot enough for frying, drop a small piece of dough into it; if it sizzles and rises to the surface gradually, the oil is ready.

Step 5

While the oil is heating, take a murukku press or sev maker with a thin-holed disc and fill it with a portion of the dough.

Step 6

Press the dough directly into the hot oil in a circular motion, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Fry on medium heat until golden and crisp, turning occasionally for even cooking.

Step 7

Once done, remove the omapodi from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

Step 8

Allow the omapodi to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. Serve as a snack or with a cup of tea.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(913.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5519.8

Total Fat 543.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 85.2mg	0%
Sodium 2495.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 49.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 148.7mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 1851.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.2%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 11.3%