Soy-Free Chakri

Delight your taste buds with this crispy and flavorful Soy-Free Chakri, a gluten-free twist on the classic Indian snack! Crafted with a balanced blend of rice flour and chickpea flour (besan), this savory treat is infused with aromatic spices like cumin and carom seeds, a hint of red chili for gentle heat, and the earthy kick of asafoetida. The dough, enriched with ghee for a melt-in-your-mouth texture, is shaped into iconic spirals using a chakri press and deep-fried to golden perfection. Ideal for tea-time indulgence or festive celebrations, this soy-free version is both delicious and allergen-conscious. Easy to make and irresistibly crunchy, Soy-Free Chakri is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rice flour
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
• 1 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Ghee or clarified butter
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 cups Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat ghee in a small pan and pour it over the flour mixture. Mix it well with a spoon.

Step 3

Gradually add water, little by little, and knead into a soft yet firm dough. The dough should not be too sticky or too dry.

Step 4

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Divide the dough into portions and load it into a chakri or murukku press fitted with a star or multi-hole disc.

Step 6

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. To test, drop a small piece of dough into the oil; it should rise to the surface quickly without browning immediately.

Step 7

Press the dough in a circular motion directly into the hot oil or onto a parchment paper sheet for easier handling, then slide it into the oil carefully.

Step 8

Fry the chakris in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Stir gently so they cook evenly.

Step 9

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 10

Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container to retain crunchiness. Serve with tea or as a festive snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1233.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5505.4

Total Fat 459.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 268.8g
Cholesterol 72.7mg	0%
Sodium 2458.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 330.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.8g
Protein 54.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175.2mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 1398.2mg	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: 72.9%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 23.3%