VETTU CAKE / FRIED TEA CAKE

Ingredients

1. Egg–
   1 large
2. Powdered sugar–
   1/2 cup(75 gms)
3. Baking soda–
   1/4 tsp
4. All purpose flour–
   1 cup(few tbsp more ,as required)
5. Cardamom powder–
   1/4 tsp(see notes)
6. Oil–
   for deep frying

Directions

• In a large bowl,mix together egg and powdered sugar until combined.

• Add baking soda,all purpose flour and cardamom powder.

• Mix well until combined.
• Knead gently to form a smooth dough.(If the dough is sticky,add 1 or 2 tbsp more  all purpose flour.)Keep aside for 5 to 10 minutes.

• Divide the dough into two ,form each half into a rectangular log.( or just shape whole of the dough into a large rectangular log for slightly larger cakes)

• Using a sharp knife ,slice the dough into 3/4 to 1″ thick slices.Make two deep cuts on each slice,as shown in the picture.Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and deep fry,over a medium heat,until it turns golden brown.
• Drain on to a kitchen towel, allow it to cool completely.Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

NOTES

• Make sure you fry the cakes over a medium heat.If the oil is too hot,the outside of the cakes will brown too quickly and inside will be under cooked. 
• Do not over fry the cakes,if you do so it will be a bit too hard to eat.
• For best results use freshly ground cardamom powder.
• You can make 28 to 30 small cakes or 14 to 15 larger cakes from the above mentioned quantity.