Crispy and Delicious Homemade ChakliVeg
Discover the secret to making perfect, crispy, and delicious homemade Chakli. This traditional Indian snack features a savory blend of rice flour, plain flour, and aromatic spices like cumin and sesame seeds. Follow this easy, step-by-step guide to mixing the dough, using a chakli press to shape these iconic star-shaped treats, and deep-frying them to golden perfection. These crunchy delights stay fresh for weeks, making them the ideal snack for any festive occasion or tea time.
Ingredients
430 g Rice Flour
70 g All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
75 g Melted Butter
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
250 ml Lukewarm water
For deep frying Groundnut Oil
Instructions
1
Add sesame and cumin seeds to a pestle and mortar. Grind them into a coarse powder to release their natural oils and flavor.
2
In a large bowl, mix the rice flour, plain flour, melted butter, ground seeds, salt, chilli powder, and turmeric. Rub with your hands until the mixture reaches a breadcrumb-like texture.
3
Gradually add lukewarm water, mixing until you form a soft, pliable dough.
4
Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
5
Knead the dough slightly to soften. Fill a chakli maker (noodle press) with the star-shaped attachment. Press out spiral discs onto baking paper.
6
Heat oil in a large pan. Carefully slide the chaklis into the oil and fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
7
Remove and place in a sieve or on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Nutrition Facts
25 servings per recipe
