Dairy-Free Chakri

Crisp, golden, and delightfully spiced, this Dairy-Free Chakri recipe is a flavorful twist on the classic Indian snack, perfect for those looking to avoid dairy without compromising on taste. Made with a blend of rice flour and chickpea flour, these gluten-free spirals are seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, carom seeds, turmeric, and red chili powder, ensuring every bite is packed with vibrant flavor. Sesame seeds add a nutty crunch, while asafoetida enhances the savory notes. The dough is easy to prepare and shaped using a chakri or murukku maker before being fried to crispy perfection. Ideal as a teatime snack or a festive treat, this crunchy delight is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it's vegan-friendly and stores well in an airtight container for days of snacking bliss!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams Rice flour
• 100 grams Chickpea flour (besan)
• 250 milliliters Water
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 500 milliliters Neutral oil (for frying)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and chickpea flour.

Step 2

Add sesame seeds, cumin seeds, carom seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, bring 250 ml of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the water.

Step 4

Carefully pour the boiling water into the flour mixture while stirring continuously with a spatula to form a smooth dough.

Step 5

The dough should be soft, non-sticky, and easy to handle. If it appears too dry, add a little more water gradually.

Step 6

Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking.

Step 7

Divide the dough into smaller portions and fill a chakri or murukku maker with a star attachment.

Step 8

Press the dough directly into the hot oil in a spiral motion to form chakris. Fry several at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 9

Fry until the chakris turn golden brown and crispy, flipping gently to cook both sides evenly, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 10

Using a slotted spoon, remove the chakris from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 11

Repeat the process with the remaining dough. Allow the chakris to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Step 12

Serve as a crunchy snack or with your tea or coffee.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1163.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6101.0

Total Fat 548.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2448.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 264.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 11.2g
Protein 46.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 163.8mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 1198.9mg	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: 79.9%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 17.1%