For those who do not know what Chakli is , let me give you a brief introduction of the same.
So What is Chakli ?
Chakli is very popular Indian savory snack which is mostly spiral in shape or sometimes long like sticks. Chakli is also known by other names like Chakri in Gujarati or Murukku in South Indian household . It gets a unique fun texture and shape by using a hand-held chakli maker or a murukku maker. These crunchy treats are made in more than one way. Some use all-purpose flour, some use atta (wheat flour) . While some chakli recipes use rice flour or chickpea flour, there are some versions that use a mix of various flours. Some murukku recipes use butter while some like to add yogurt or heavy cream to the dough. These combinations give varied results. Some chaklis are crispy , some are tender . The recipe that I am sharing with you today will give you crispy outcome.
Can I make Chalki without the chakli maker?
Unfortunately not! You need this murukku maker aka chakli maker to make chaklis. You can easily buy this at your local Indian Grocery Store or online. If anyone of you have a hack to make it without the maker do share by commenting below.
Is Chakli healthy for you?
My Husband believes that anything homemade is healthy ! LOL !! Jokes apart , anything that is deep fried isn’t healthy . It is pure indulgence to keep you sane 🙂 If you want to enjoy this Indian snack guilt free then I suggest try the baked version of Chakli.
Is Chakli / Murukku vegan and gluten free snack?
Not all versions of Chakli are vegan and gluten free . As I mentioned earlier , Chakli is made differently in every household . Some use wheat flour, some use malai ( heavy cream). So if you want to indulge in a store bought chakli then you just need to go through the ingredients to make sure it caters your needs. Good news is that today’s recipe is gluten free and has an easy vegan substitute .
We love having chakli during tea time . My son loves it as a school snack . You will always find a jar full of different types of Chaklis in my kitchen . Mostly I buy different varieties from our local Indian store. But whenever I get time I try to make a few. And if it’s Diwali time then Chakli will definitely be on the to do list . It is like our holiday tradition.
Are you gearing up for Diwali yet ??
Diwali is the most awaited festival of the year for me . I can’t wait to stuff myself with all the sweet and savory snacks that we make for Diwali. Especially chakli , it is one of my favorite snack to munch on . Honestly this is one time of the year where I forget my health goals for a week or two. I mean who doesn’t need a break from eating salad or soups right !! But if you are really serious about not eating fried (good stuff) I have a baked version of chakli mentioned in this post too. And you know what the baked chakli is awesome too !! Diwali is that time of the year where I miss my family the most. Being away from home saddens me but I can’t change the reality . So to cheer myself I do everything that I would do if I were back in India. Deep Cleaning of the house also known as “Diwali Cleaning” , lighting divas , rangoli, flaunting ethnic outfits, hosting Diwali parties. Making a lot of savory snacks and sweets. Sharing these goodies with close friends in form of holiday gifts , hosting Diwali Parties and indulging in lot of food !!!!
I learnt how to make these crispy chaklis from my Mom in Law. These are seriously easy and so so good !! As Diwali is almost here this is the best time to give this recipe a go !! Hope you like it as much as we do.
Possible problems while making chaklis and solutions –
Chakli’s are breaking while extruding from the chakli maker. Dough is tough. Try adding a teaspoon or two of water and kneading it . You need a soft dough so that it extrudes well . Chaklis are not crispy but chewy and soft. Let chakli cool down and then give it a taste test because it will harden only once it’s cooled. Chaklis need to be made on medium temperature so that they cook slowly and evenly. High temperature will result in fast cooking with golden brown outside but undone from inside . The Chakli dough got stuck in the maker. Always grease the chakli maker from inside as well as grease the attachment. I can’t get the spiral shape of the chakli 🙁 Making spirals comes with practice . Be patient and keep a steady hand . You can always extrude them long 2 -3 ” long like sticks and then fry. Or another hack is extrude them in a straight line like a rope and then roll it in a shape of coil with your fingers. Pin this recipe for future reference –
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