Chakli / murukku
Use a rice-and-besan dough, a star-nozzle press and a test spiral to make crisp small Diwali chaklis.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fine rice flour
- ½ cup besan
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp red chilli powder, adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp turmeric (optional)
- ¾ tsp salt, adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp hot oil for the dough, handled by an adult
- ¾–1 cup warm water, added gradually
- Oil for deep-frying, enough for small batches
How to make it
- Mix rice flour, besan, sesame, cumin, chilli, salt and optional turmeric. Stir the dough oil through the flour carefully with a spoon.
- Add warm water gradually and knead a smooth, pliable dough. Use only enough water for it to press without breaking. Keep it covered.
- Fit a star nozzle to the chakli press. Press a short strip onto a plate to test the texture: add a teaspoon of water if it cracks, or a little rice flour if it spreads.
- Press small loose spirals onto baking parchment or a lightly greased plate and pinch the ends closed. Keep unpressed dough covered and make only a few spirals ahead of each frying batch.
- Heat oil over medium heat. Slide in one test spiral carefully and fry until the bubbling reduces and the chakli is crisp and golden. Adjust heat and dough before frying more.
- Fry the remaining spirals in small batches, turning gently. Drain and allow about twenty minutes or more to cool fully before storing airtight.
Good to know
- A tight, thick spiral can cook unevenly; leave a little space between the coils.
- Do not interchange flour blends from different chakli or murukku recipes without adjusting their liquid and method.
Can I use ingredients I already have?
Yes. Check the ingredient list and quantities above before starting. Adjust the batch to your needs; shopping pack quantities are separate from recipe measurements.
What should I check before cooking?
Read all the steps first, prepare your equipment and check ingredient labels for your family’s dietary needs. Use the recipe-specific tips above where provided.
Can I follow this guide without buying the pack?
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