About
Chakli is a popular Indian snack made from rice flour, urad dal flour, and spices. It is usually deep-fried in oil and is a popular snack during festivals such as Diwali. Chakli is usually shaped into a spiral or coil and is crunchy and savory.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
8.3
Fats
38.0
Carbs
20.8
Fibre
4.0
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Recipe
Ingredients
rice flour
2 cups
besan (gram flour)
1/2 cup
sesame seeds
1/2 cup
melted ghee
1/2 cup
cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon
ajwain (carom seeds)
1/2 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
asafoetida (hing)
1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Directions
Step 1:
In a large bowl, mix together the rice flour, besan, sesame seeds, melted ghee, cumin seeds, ajwain, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt.
Step 2:
Knead the mixture into a soft dough using enough water.
Step 3:
Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into small discs.
Step 4:
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Step 5:
Fry the chaklis in batches until golden brown and crisp.
Step 6:
Drain on absorbent paper and let cool.
Step 7:
Serve the chaklis with tea or as a snack.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 28017 users have chowed down on Chakli a whopping 60743 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Indore, Hyderabad are the top 5 cities gobbling up Chakli like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Chakli, our users are head over heels in october, but the interest cools down in april.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Chakli is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 28017 users have chowed down on Chakli a whopping 60743 times.
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