Crispy Gujarati ChorafaliVeg
Chorafali is a classic, crispy, and flavorful Gujarati snack that is a staple during Diwali festivities. These puffed, golden chips are made from a blend of chickpea flour (besan) and urad dal flour, seasoned with a zesty mix of red chili powder and black salt. Perfectly light and crunchy, this savory treat is easy to make and stays fresh in an airtight container for up to a week. Serve it as a delicious tea-time snack or a festive crowd-pleaser that everyone will love!
Ingredients
For chorafali :
2 cups Gram Flour (besan)
1 cup Black Gram Flour (Urad Dal Flour)
to taste Salt
1 tsp Baking Soda
2 tbsp oil + for frying
1 cup Water
as needed Rice Flour
For masala :
1 tsp Black Salt
2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
For chorafali chutney :
2 tbsp Gram Flour (besan)
1 cup Water
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
small Turmeric Powder
to taste Salt
1 cup Mint Leaves
1 cup Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 piece Green Chilli
1 inch Ginger
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Black Salt
Instructions
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For chorafali :
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In a bowl sieve besan, urad dal flour, salt, baking soda. Mix well
3
Add oil in a flour and mix well.
4
Using water knead a stiff dough.
5
Cover and rest dough for 20 minutes.
6
Take a plastic sheet, apply some oil on it. place a dough on it and make it smooth with rolling pin or pestle for 8-10 min till it becomes pliable and color turns little lighter. You can alternative knead it with your hands.
7
Starch the dough and make a log from it. cut it into equal parts.
8
Take a lemon size ball and using rice flour roll it thinner than chapati.
9
Dry chapatti for 5-10 minutes.
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Meanwhile in a bowl, add red chilli powder and black salt. Mix well. Masala is ready.
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After 10 minutes cut chapati into long strips.
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Heat oil for frying and Fry chorafali for high-medium flame till it turns light pink in color. It takes about 1-2 min only.
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Remove on plate and Sprinkle generous amount of prepared masala immediately.
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For chutney :
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In mixing jar, add coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilli, ginger, lemon juice, salt, black salt and water. Grind into smooth paste.
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In a bowl, add gram flour, water, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
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Add grinded paste and mix well.
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Place on gas stove, stir continuously till chutney become slightly thick.
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Serve chutney with chorafali.
