Chettinad Arikarandi – Jalli Karandi for Frying | Stainless Steel

Annam's Chettinad Arikarandi (அரிகரண்டி) is a stainless steel frying ladle with holes, a Chettinad special. It is also called a jalli karandi (ஜல்லி கரண்டி). Use it to turn and lift appalam, vada, bajji and murukku from hot oil; the holes let the oil drain straight back into the kadai. It also works for straining.

Best for: frying appalam, vadam, vada, bajji, bonda and murukku, and straining.

Sizes

• Small – 30 cm (12 inch) long, bowl 7.5 cm (3 inch)
• Medium – 32.5 cm (13 inch) long, bowl 8.8 cm (3.5 inch)
• Large – 35 cm (14 inch) long, bowl 10 cm (4 inch)
• Set of 3: Small, Medium and Large together

Serve crisp appalam with sambar rice made with our Sambar Powder.

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Why choose Annam's

• Holes drain the oil back into the kadai, so fried items come out less oily
• Long handle keeps your hand away from hot oil
• Three sizes, for a small kadai or a big festival batch
• Traditional Chettinad design in rust-resistant stainless steel

How to use

Slide the arikarandi under the appalam or vada in hot oil, turn it, and lift it out when golden. Hold it over the kadai for a few seconds so the oil drains through the holes, then place the items in an appalam box or on a plate.

Care

Wash with mild soap and warm water, using a brush to clear the holes. Avoid steel wool and dry fully.

Frequently asked questions

What is arikarandi called in English?
A frying ladle, skimmer or perforated (slotted) ladle. It is also known as a jalli karandi, or a jhara in Hindi.

Which size should I choose?
The Small suits a small kadai and appalam. The Large suits big kadais and festival frying. The Set of 3 gives you every size.

Can I use it for straining?
Yes. Its holes let liquid drain away, so it works for straining as well as frying.

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