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Chakkuli, Chakri, Chakralu
Chakli is a bite-size spiral-shaped Indian savory snack recipe. It is also called chakali, chakuli, chakkuli, chakri, chakralu in Indian laguages.Traditionally, chakli, also known as murukku, is a deep-fried snack prepared using rice, urad dal, and different spices. Today, we oven-baked the chaklis instead of deep-frying them. Try this guilt-free recipe if you like to munch late at night or even while watching a movie or working. While you are here, check out our murukku made using rice flour and urad dal and our instant rice flour chakli recipe.
Ingredients
Rice flour: Forms base of chakli. Available in any Indian or Asian storesYogurt: Dahi or curds adds tangy flavor and makes the dough soft.Oil: Makes it crispy.We have used only the following spices: cumin seeds, chile powder, hing, sesame seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper powder. Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a greased baking pan and keep it aside. Add flour, chile powder, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, hing, turmeric, oil, salt and mix well. Add yogurt and mix. Add water in tablespoon increments and knead to form a semi-soft dough.
Baked chakli
Grease the chakli mold and the star-shaped plate with oil. Fill the chakli mold with the prepared dough and gently press, moving from the center towards the outside, to form a spiral-shaped chakli of the desired size on parchment paper. If you find it difficult to shape, make sticks from it. Bake the chakli for 12 to 15 minutes. Then flip and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until it becomes crispy. Cool it and store it in an airtight container. It will remain fresh for at least 15 days.
Tips
Vary the spices as per your taste. You can also add minced garlic cloves if desired. For deep-fried chakli, check out our recipe for instant rice chakli. If the chaklis break while shaping, it means there is less moisture content. Take the dough out, add some more water, knead, and form the chaklis again. The baking time may vary depending on the type of oven and temperature. So start watching it a little earlier than the mentioned time to prevent it from burning. Chakli press is available in steel, wooden, and brass form in any Indian stores in the USA or UK. You can also make this with star shaped piping nozzles. Adding more oil while baking will make your chaklis soft.
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