Diwali Special: Instant Chakli

Chakli – A deep fried Indian snack recipe specially made during Diwali. This Crispy Murukku recipe is Instant version and is made using Rice flour.

Chakli tastes best with masala tea. Chakli is a popular Indian fried snack which is spiral or in long sticks shapes.

Ingredients

- rice flour - sour yogurt/curd - ginger-chili paste - sesame seeds - ghee - turmeric powder

mix all ingredients

In a large bowl add rice flour, ghee, oil, salt, turmeric powder, curd, ginger chili paste, and sesame seeds. Mix until well combined.

Add water gradually to knead into a smooth and soft dough. Cover and let it rest. Once rested, grease the chakli press with oil, add the disk inside then add the dough into it.

Cut parchment paper into a small square. Start piping the murukku on parchment paper. Seal the dough by pinching the ends.

PIPING

Heat oil on medium heat in a pan. Add them to the oil, one at a time and do not overcrowd. Fry until golden brown.

COOKING

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