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Gujarat · Snack

Chakli

Traditional Recipe 8: Chakli recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Rice flour: 100g
• Gram flour (besan): 50g
• Sesame seeds: 2 tbsp (15g)
• Carom seeds (ajwain): 1 tsp (5g)
• Red chilli powder: ½ tsp (2g)
• Turmeric: ¼ tsp (1g)
• Asafoetida: ⅛ tsp (1g)
• Salt: ½ tsp (3g)
• Oil: 30ml (plus oil for frying)
• Warm water: 100ml

👩‍🍳 How to make Chakli

1. Mix rice flour, besan, sesame seeds, ajwain, red chilli, turmeric, asafoetida, salt in bowl.
2. Add 30ml oil gradually while mixing.
3. Add warm water slowly; knead into soft, pliable dough.
4. Heat oil in deep wok to 175°C (test: small piece sizzles immediately).
5. Fill chakli maker (spiral piping device) with dough.
6. Hold maker 2-3 inches above hot oil.
7. Press dough in spiral motion directly into oil to form coil shape (3-inch diameter).
8. Fry 1-2 min on medium heat (170°C) until light golden.
9. Flip carefully; fry other side 1 min until golden and crispy.
10. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper.
11. Cool completely; store in airtight container.
12. Serve as snack. Should be crispy, spiral-shaped, aromatic.

Nutrition (approx, per serving)

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