Picture yourself in a cozy kitchen, the air fragrant with spices, and a chakli press ready for action. Today, fellow food adventurers, we’re diving into the world of chakli—a crispy, savory Indian snack that’s as addictive as it is delightful. Whether you’re celebrating a festival or just craving a crunchy treat, chakli has your back!
Nutritional Values (Approximate per Serving):
- Energy: 50 calories
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Fat: 2.7 g
Ingredients (for approximately 20 chaklis)
- 2 cups Bhajni flour
- 2 ½ tablespoons oil (lukewarm or hot, be careful when handling)
- 2 cups boiling water (add slowly as required, must be thick but pliable dough)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 generous pinch of asafoetida (hing, optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (white or black)
- Salt (as required)
- Oil (for deep frying—any neutral high smoke-point oil)
Method
- Mix & Knead: In a bowl, combine Bhajni flour, oil, turmeric, carom seeds, cumin seeds, red chili powder, asafoetida, sesame seeds, and salt. Gradually add water to form a firm dough.
- Shape & Fry: Heat oil for frying. Attach the chakli disc(star shape) to the press. Take a portion of the dough, load it into the press, and spiral out chaklis into a plate as shown above. Once you have enough chaklis ready slowly drop them into hot oil. Fry until golden brown.
Note: The Chakli or Sev Press is a necessity for multiple Marathi Faral snacks and it is a multipurpose tool used for making various snacks and is also useful for making Pasta and Noodles. If you wish to purchase it click on the image of the press above images for a link to Amazon. As for the Bhajni flour it should be available in your nearest Indian supermarket along with all the other ingredients but we have provided a link just in case.
And there you have it, my fellow flavor enthusiasts! Crispy chaklis that dance on your taste buds. Serve them with a side of nostalgia or a steaming cup of masala chai. Remember, chakli isn’t just a snack; it’s a memory, a tradition, and a little piece of joy. Now, go forth, twist those chaklis, and savor the magic!
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