## Thotakura Undalu Recipe (Crispy Amaranth Leaves Balls) (Andhra Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Thotakura Undalu Recipe (Crispy Amaranth Leaves Balls)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Andhra Snack**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 25 minutes
**Total time:** 35 minutes
**Cuisine:** Andhra
**Course:** Snack
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Thotakura Undalu Recipe (Crispy Amaranth Leaves Balls):
* 2 cups Green Amaranth Leaves – chopped
* 4 tablespoons Gram flour (besan)
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1 inch Ginger – chopped
* Salt – to taste
* Sunflower Oil
* 2 teaspoon Sesame seeds (Til seeds)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
* 2 Dry Red Chillies
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Thotakura Undalu Recipe (Crispy Amaranth Leaves Balls):
1. add chopped amaranth leaves in a bowl add all the ingredients mentioned next.
2. Add little water and mix to form stick mixture.
3. Using your hand take little of the mixture and hold it tightly to form a ball.
4. Do the same for the rest of the mixture.
5. Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan with oil.
6. Once it is hot place the balls in each cavity and fry them till they become crispy.
7. Take them out and drain oil over a paper napkin.
8. Heat a flat skillet with oil, Add sesame seeds and curry leaves and allow them to splutter for few seconds.
9. Add dry red chilies and hing, let them crackle for 2 seconds, add fried amaranth balls and coat the the tempering well and serve hot.
10. Serve the Thotakura Undalu Recipe along with Thakkali Rasam Recipe , steamed rice and Carrot Poriyal Recipe or just plain with Thakkali sadam.
### Tips for the Best Thotakura Undalu Recipe (Crispy Amaranth Leaves Balls):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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