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Chakli Recipe, How to make Wheat Chakli Recipe | Diwali Snacks

October 15, 2017 by maria 21 Comments

Chakli Recipe – How about some healthy chakli recipe made with whole wheat flour. This is easy recipe and result are crunchy chaklis that too without maida (refined flour). We get tired eating sweets during Diwali thank god there are namkeen like Chaklis. Otherwise, we would be just gulping down sweets during festive occasions. Chaklis are my hot favourite also it’s made during festive seasons like Diwali and Christmas.

Chakli Recipe, How to make Wheat Chakli Recipe | Diwali Snacks

For people who don’t know what are chaklis? They are crunchy, crispy spiral deep fried and made with refined flour. It’s a savory snack made during Diwali by Maharashtrians and Konkani people.

Most of people think making chaklis is a difficult task. Even I used to think but not anymore. This is my mother’s recipe and I have modified my way.

Chaklis are of various kinds. Chaklis are made from Rice, Wheat, Ragi etc. You also get readymade chaklis , readymade chakli atta in the market. But the dough made for Chakli Recipe is made absolutely home.

I always look for Chaklis when someone offers me the sweet thalis. I have a sweet tooth but get bored during festivals eating too many sweets hence Chaklis. Also, I love the chaklis made from my mom.

Below is the picture of chakli maker. Nowadays you get them in different styles better is a metal one than plastic ones. Also, grease them from inside before you add the dough to make chaklis. Not to forget this comes with various shapes so be careful which disc you using to for chakli. Usually, a round one or designed pattern is used.

wheat flour chaklis

How to make wheat flour chakli recipe:

1) Sift whole wheat flour and rice flour. Add 1 tsp of salt and mix nicely.

wheat flour chaklis

2) Transfer the sifted flour to a linen cloth.

wheat flour chaklis

3) Tie the linen cloth from the top so the flour doesn’t come out.

wheat flour chaklis

4)  I have used a vessel to steam this potli with flour. Just take some water place a metal stand or plate over the pan.Take a vessel or tray on which the linen cloth (potli) could fit.

wheat flour chaklis

5) Cover and steam for 19-10 mins on medium heat. Alternatively, you could use pressure cooker also to steam for 6-7 mins on medium heat.

wheat flour chaklis

6) Remove the potli and pestle with a mortar.

wheat flour chaklis (8)

7) Uncover the cloth.

wheat flour chaklis

8) Transfer the contents to another vessel. Add sesame seed, carom seed, cumin, cumin powder, pepper powder, Kashmiri chili powder and garam masala powder  if using and salt.

wheat flour chaklis

9) Add butter milk little by little. Don’t add too much butter milk as we require a semi-soft dough for chaklis.

wheat flour chaklis

10) The chakli dough shouldn’t be too soft it should be on the firmer side.  At the last stage add oil. Allow the dough to rest for 25-30 mins. Cover the dough with a damp cloth or cling film.

wheat flour chaklis

11) Grease the chakli moulds from the interiors. Make small rolls from the dough to add in the chakli maker. You got to have a chakli maker to make chaklis like the one in the pic. Ensure you place the chakli attachment.

Chakli Recipe

12) Make spirals or round shape chaklis with the desired size. Place them on a greased dish or paper.

wheat flour chaklis

13)  Now take a big vessel / kadhai adding sufficient oil as you would be deep frying chaklis.

wheat flour chaklis

14) Once the oil is heated add one by one chaklis into it. Just add about 4 to 5 chaklis ensuring they don’t stick to each other else they would break. Fry until nice crisp golden brown. Once all chaklis are fried dab some tissue paper on them to remove excess oil. Allow chaklis to come to room temperature. Now store them in an airtight container or a box.

 wheat flour chaklis

15) Serve wheat chaklis with a hot cup of tea or coffee or wine.

wheat flour chaklis

 

Check some more Diwali Recipes like gulab jamun, mohanthal, boondi ladoo, spicy shankarpali ,phirni, basundi and nankhatai. 

Chakli Recipe card below:

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Chakli Recipe
 
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Chaklis made with whole wheat flour which is crunchy, spicy and tasty.
Author: Maria@flavorsofmumbai
Recipe type: Side, Snack
RecipeCuisine: Indian
Serves: 16-18
recipeIngredient (used american measuring cup, 1 cup = 250 ml)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cups of wheat flour ( I used organic whole wheat flour)
  • ½ cup rice flour
  • butter Milk as required
  • 2 tbsp carom seed (ova)
  • 2 tbsp kashmiri chili powder
  • 2 t/s roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp pepper powder
  • 1 t/s poppy seed (khus khus)
  • 1 t/s garam masala powder (optional)
  • 2 tbsp white sesame seed (safed til)
  • Salt as per taste
  • Oil for frying
Equipment required
  • 1 linen Cloth
  • chakli maker
How to make the recipe?
  1. Sift whole wheat flour and rice flour. Add 1 tsp of salt and mix nicely.
  2. Transfer the sifted flour to a linen cloth.
  3. Tie the linen cloth from the top so the flour doesn't come out.
  4. I have used a vessel to steam this potli with flour. Just take some water place a metal stand or plate over the pan.Take a vessel or tray on which the linen cloth (potli) could fit.
  5. Cover and steam for 19-10 mins on medium heat. Alternatively, you could use pressure cooker also to steam for 6-7 mins on medium heat.
  6. Remove the potli and pestle with a mortar.
  7. Uncover the cloth.
  8. Transfer the contents to another vessel. Add sesame seed, carom seed, cumin, cumin powder, pepper powder, kashmiri chili powder and garam masala powder if using and salt.
  9. Add butter milk little by little. Don't add too much butter milk as we require a semi-soft dough for chaklis.
  10. The chakli dough shouldn't be too soft it should be on the firmer side. At the last stage, add oil Allow the dough to rest for 25-30 mins. Cover the dough with a damp cloth or cling film.
  11. Grease the chakli moulds from the interiors. Make small rolls from the dough to add in the chakli maker. You got to have a chakli maker to make chaklis like the one in the pic.
  12. Make spirals or round shape chaklis with the desired size. Place them in a greased dish or paper.
  13. Now take a big vessel / kadhai adding sufficient oil as you would be deep frying chaklis.
  14. Once the oil is heated add one by one chaklis into it. Just add about 4 to 5 chaklis ensuring they don't stick to each other else they would break. Fry until nice crisp golden brown. Once all chaklis are fried dab some tissue paper on them to remove excess oil. Allow chaklis to come to room temperature. Now store them in an air tight container or a box.
  15. Serve wheat chaklis with a hot cup of tea or coffee or wine.
Notes
1. Please keep the gas on low fire whilst frying chaklis else they won't cook evenly. 2. Also, if you keep on high fire your chaklis might break and get burnt so be careful. Make them with lots of love and care.
3. Storage is very crucial else chaklis might become soft and your entire effort will go in vain. If you are taking a steel container ensure the lid is tight. Also, you can cover the lid with a newspaper which will block air.
4. Chakli Makers are easily available in any utensil shop also it comes with different kind of blades.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 20 to 25 chaklis
3.2.2807


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Comments

  1. jyo says

    May 1, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    hi i steamed aata(flour) and i seive it too,but due to some reason i m unable to make so can i store it,confuse means how to ,if tomorrow i will make ,it is fine or ???

    Reply
    • maria says

      May 2, 2017 at 1:46 pm

      jyoti its better to make fresh when the dough is slightly warm. just try and let us know how it was? thanks.

      Reply
  2. priya says

    December 21, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    Hello,
    Maria Ji , chakli is best recipe

    Reply
    • maria says

      December 21, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Thankyou so much Priya 🙂 hope you tried the recipe.

      Reply
  3. Afreen says

    September 12, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    Just love ur recipes. And the way u explain is awesome. Gonna try this recipe of chakli soon. But just confused about the butter milk. Can I use amul butter milk. Which one did you use. N I tried ur dal makhani and punjabi dhaba style chicken… They were awesome. My in laws just loved it.. Thank you so much. God bless you

    Reply
    • maria says

      September 12, 2015 at 8:49 pm

      Afreen you are welcome and thankyou for trying dal makhani and dhaba style chicken. Pleased to know your folks loved them 🙂 ….. For buttermilk take 2 tbsp of yogurt mix with 1 cup water. Add little salt now grind them into a grinder for 30 secs or use a churner to churn them. This is the way I make my buttermilk. You could use Amul buttermilk as long as it’s not spicy. Hope this help’s you 🙂

      Reply
      • Afreen says

        September 13, 2015 at 12:35 am

        Thanks dear. Surely gonna try

        Reply
        • maria says

          September 13, 2015 at 12:32 pm

          Cool let me know how they turned out?

          Reply
  4. Sanam says

    June 1, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    Hello, today I tried Chakri, taste was very good but very dry and crumbly.how can I fix it ,please help me .

    Reply
  5. Arti Adya says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:17 am

    Where do you get this type of chakali press ?

    Reply
    • maria says

      October 30, 2013 at 9:53 am

      Arti you will get them at shops selling steelwares and other kitchen products.

      Reply
  6. Mrs. Lakshmi Anand Joshi says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    this is a very nice & easy method to prepare. I will definitely try to make chakli on this Diwali occasion. Thank you

    Reply
    • maria says

      October 29, 2013 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks Lakshmi lemme know how was it? and best wishes for Diwali 🙂

      Reply
  7. luiza kotian says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:38 am

    hi thanks for lovely receeipe atta should be kept dry only in cooker
    i didt followed the setp pl explain thks luiza

    Reply
    • maria says

      December 24, 2012 at 11:20 am

      Yes its dry atta follow the instructions have mentioned to add buttermilk and other ingredients to form dough for chakli lemme know if you still have any doubts 🙂

      Reply
  8. Shilpa desai says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:48 am

    Hi Maria
    Why don’t you put oil in your dough. I thought you do need oil in chakri dought to make it soft. Could you please explain to me why you don’t use oil in your dough?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • maria says

      January 20, 2012 at 9:28 am

      Shilpa you can use oil but I haven’t used for my chakli. Yes you right oil makes your dough greasy and soft.

      Reply
  9. Natasha says

    October 21, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Yes, the pressure cooker part makes sense now. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • maria says

      October 21, 2011 at 5:45 pm

      You welcome 🙂

      Reply
  10. Natasha says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    The pressure cooker directions are not clear. What is the purpose of the pressure cooker and what is happening to the wheat flour? Please explain.

    Reply
    • maria says

      October 21, 2011 at 10:07 am

      Hey Natasha,

      By pressure cooker I meant to steam the wheat flour as when you heat them the rawness of wheat goes away. This process helps in making better chaklis. Hope this helps you?

      Reply

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