Soy-Free Chakli

Crispy, golden spirals of joy await with this Soy-Free Chakli recipe, a delicious twist on the classic Indian snack! Made with a wholesome blend of rice flour and chickpea flour, this soy-free version delivers the perfect crunch while being completely free of soy-based ingredients. A touch of sesame and cumin seeds, along with a vibrant mix of turmeric, red chili powder, and asafoetida, infuses each bite with bold, aromatic flavors. The dough is shaped into traditional spirals using a chakli maker and fried to perfection, resulting in snacks that are irresistibly light yet satisfyingly crisp. Perfect for festive celebrations, teatime munchies, or as a flavorful snack on the go, these chaklis are easy to make and store well. Whether you’re craving a gluten-free treat or simply looking for a soy-free alternative, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for an authentic and delightful Indian snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rice flour
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cups Oil for deep frying

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat the butter in a small saucepan until melted, then add the water and bring to a gentle boil.

Step 3

Slowly pour the hot butter-water mixture into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir continuously using a wooden spoon to form a smooth dough.

Step 4

Let the dough cool slightly until it's comfortable to handle with your hands.

Step 5

Divide the dough into small portions. Roll each portion into a cylindrical log that fits into your chakli maker or a piping bag equipped with a star nozzle.

Step 6

Prepare a clean, flat surface or parchment paper to form the chaklis. Using the chakli maker, pipe circular spirals of dough (chaklis) onto the surface.

Step 7

In a deep frying pan, heat the oil on medium-high heat. To check if the oil is ready, drop a small piece of dough into the oil; if it rises to the surface immediately with bubbles, the oil is ready.

Step 8

Carefully add a few chaklis into the hot oil without overcrowding. Fry them on medium-low heat until they turn golden brown and crisp.

Step 9

Remove the chaklis using a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 10

Allow them to cool completely, then store in an airtight container to maintain their crispiness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1833.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10543.7

Total Fat 1015.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 161.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 131.6mg	0%
Sodium 2761.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.2g
Protein 57.7g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 168.3mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 1471.0mg	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: 85.4%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 12.4%