Vettu / Iratta/ Teashop/ Chayakada Cake

Recipe No: 157

This is a mildly sweet fried Cake that is available in most of the roadside Teashops in Kerala. When I visit my house in Pathanamthitta, I still buy it at times to refresh that nostalgic taste. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a predominant Egg taste and a slight hint of Cardamom.

Ingredients                                        Make 6 big ones

• All Purpose Flour/ Maida………1 ½ Cup
• Baking Soda………………………...1/4 Teaspoon
• Cardamom Powder…………….…1/8 Teaspoon
• Sugar………………………..…………1/4 Cup
• Salt………………………….………….1/8 Teaspoon
• Egg…………………………….……….2 Large
• Oil for deep frying

Method of Preparation

1. Sift together Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Sugar and Cardamom Powder well.

2. Beat the eggs really well and use the beaten Egg to make a dough out of the Flour mixture. Ideally the Eggs will be enough to make soft and smooth dough. But if in case the dough is not soft, sprinkle some Water. Let it sit for 10 minutes, covered.
3. Heat at least two inches of Oil on medium heat.
4. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts.
5. Make a rough square with each portion of dough.
6. Before dropping the dough in the Oil, make a slit along the middle.
7. Let it fry on a medium heat till it attains a uniform golden brown color. Do turn  it over in between.
8. Strain the excess Oil on a paper towel and serve hot with a cup of Tea.

Notes:

• Don’t use more Baking Soda than what is mentioned in the recipe.
• The dough will increase its size at least by three times in the Oil. Keep this in mind while you drop the dough pieces in the Oil. Don’t overcrowd and leave space for expansion.
• It will take around 8-10 minutes for a batch to fry. So make the dough pieces small if you want to fry it faster. Don't try to rush the frying process by increasing the heat as it will result in a dark exterior and a raw interior.

 






Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and 
serve it to your family with love…