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.
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.
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.
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. Ensure you place the chakli attachment.
12) Make spirals or round shape chaklis with the desired size. Place them on 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 airtight container or a box.
15) Serve wheat chaklis with a hot cup of tea or coffee or wine.
Chaklis made with whole wheat flour which is crunchy, spicy and tasty.
Tie the linen cloth from the top so the flour doesn't come out.
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.
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.
Add butter milk little by little. Don't add too much butter milk as we require a semi-soft dough for chaklis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ???
jyoti its better to make fresh when the dough is slightly warm. just try and let us know how it was? thanks.
Thankyou so much Priya 🙂 hope you tried the recipe.
Cool let me know how they turned out?
Hello, today I tried Chakri, taste was very good but very dry and crumbly.how can I fix it ,please help me .
Where do you get this type of chakali press ?
Arti you will get them at shops selling steelwares and other kitchen products.
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?
Shilpa you can use oil but I haven’t used for my chakli. Yes you right oil makes your dough greasy and soft.
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.
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?