Chakli, also known as Chakri, is a popular Indian snack, especially during festivals like Diwali. It is a crispy and spiral-shaped snack made from rice flour and gram flour. Here’s a detailed recipe for making Chakli:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rice flour
- 1/2 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1/4 cup urad dal flour (split black gram)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- Salt to taste
- Water (as needed)
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Flours:
- Roast the urad dal in a pan until golden brown. Allow it to cool, then grind it into a fine powder to make urad dal flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour, besan, and urad dal flour.
- Add Flavors:
- Add sesame seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, softened butter, and salt to the flour mixture.
- Make the Dough:
- Gradually add water and knead the flour mixture into a smooth, soft dough. The dough should be firm enough to hold its shape but not too hard.
- Prepare for Frying:
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat.
- Shape the Chakli:
- Take a small portion of the dough and place it inside a chakli maker or a kitchen press fitted with a chakli mold. The mold usually has a star-shaped or chakli-shaped disc.
- Fry the Chakli:
- Press the chakli maker directly over the hot oil, forming spirals or circles. Fry until the chakli turns golden brown and becomes crisp. Ensure the oil is not too hot to prevent uneven cooking.
- Drain and Cool:
- Once the chakli is golden brown, use a slotted spoon to remove it from the oil. Place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the Process:
- Continue the process with the remaining dough, frying a few chaklis at a time.
- Cool Completely:
- Allow the chaklis to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
- Serve:
- Chakli is now ready to be served as a crispy snack. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee.
Chakli is known for its delightful crunch and flavorful combination of spices. Adjust the water or flour as needed to achieve the right dough consistency for smooth shaping.
