Chakri

Delight in the irresistible crunch of homemade chakri, a traditional Indian snack that's perfect for festive occasions or tea-time indulgence. Made from a flavorful blend of rice flour and gram flour, this recipe is infused with the aromatic goodness of cumin and sesame seeds, a hint of spice from red chili powder, and the subtle earthiness of turmeric and asafoetida. The addition of butter ensures a satisfyingly tender yet crispy texture. Using a chakri maker, these spiral-shaped wonders are deep-fried to golden perfection, delivering a snack that's both visually stunning and utterly delicious. Quick to prepare and easy to store, chakri is your go-to treat for savoring authentic Indian flavors at home. Ideal for sharing or as a crunchy companion to your evening chai, this recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rice flour
• 1 cup Gram flour (Besan)
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 500 ml Oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, gram flour, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and salt. Mix well.

Step 2

Add the butter to the dry ingredients and rub it in with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Slowly add water to the mixture, a little at a time, and knead into a smooth, soft dough. The dough should be pliable but not sticky.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Ensure the oil is hot enough by dropping a small piece of dough into it; if it rises to the surface quickly, the oil is ready for frying.

Step 5

Divide the dough into small portions. Fill a chakri maker or a murukku press with one portion of the dough.

Step 6

Carefully press the dough through the chakri maker directly into the hot oil in spirals, taking care not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 7

Fry the chakris, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 8

Remove the fried chakris with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the remaining dough until all chakris are fried.

Step 10

Let the chakris cool completely before storing them in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1190.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5982.7

Total Fat 499.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 2606.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 328.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 55.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 148.4mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 1428.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.5%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 21.8%