Chakli
spiralled savoury crisps from a multi-grain flour, the centre of the Diwali faral
Allergens in Chakli: sesame.
Ingredients
Quantities for 20.
- 250g Rice Flour
- 60g Besan
- 40g, roasted and ground Urad Dal
- 2 tbsp Sesame
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Ajwain
- 1.5 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida
- 3 tbsp hot, for the dough, plus 500ml for frying Neutral Oilthe hot oil rubbed into the flour is what makes it crumble
- as needed Water
- to taste Salt
Cookware
stovetop, kadhai, steamer
Checked against the ingredient list for ten allergens: milk, egg, fish, crustaceans, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, soy and gluten. Brands vary, so read the label on anything new to you.
Before you start
- Bhajani, the roasted multigrain flour, is what a Maharashtrian household uses. This is a workable version from separate flours.
- The hot oil moyan is not optional. Without it the chakli is hard rather than short.
Method
- Mix the flours with the sesame, cumin, ajwain, chilli powder, asafoetida and salt.
- Pour the hot oil over and rub it in until the mixture holds shape when pressed.It should clump in your fist and break cleanly.
- Add warm water gradually to a smooth, firm dough. Cover and rest 15 minutes.
- Press spirals onto a greased sheet with a chakli press.
- Fry on medium until the bubbling stops and they turn even gold, about 5 minutes.Medium, and do not crowd the pan. Rushed chaklis are raw inside.
- Drain and cool completely before storing.
Storage
Keeps 3 weeks in an airtight tin at room temperature.
Nutrition Good estimate
One serving of Chakli (22 g) is about 102 calories, or 454 calories per 100 g.
Low protein: 2 g a serving, 8% of the calories
| Per serving22 g | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 454 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 60 g |
| of which sugars | 0.4 g | 2 g |
| Fibre | 1.2 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g | 20 g |
| of which saturated | 0.5 g | 2 g |
| of which unsaturated | 3.6 g | 16 g |
Nearest database match used for asafoetida, urad dal. Estimated from raw ingredients using USDA FoodData Central.
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Times, yields, allergens and nutrition are guidance. Use your own judgement on doneness and on storing. More in About.