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CHAKULI

April 7, 2016 by Kushi 30 Comments

Chakuli or Murukku or Rice fritters is a crispy and savory, flavorful Indian snack with irresistibly addictive taste.
Chakuli or Murukku or Rice fritters / Chakli

Traditionally chakli is a deep fried snack prepared using rice, urad dal and different spices. I have made an instant version using flour and baked it. If you are a person who likes to munch late night or even while watching movie or working, try out this guilt free recipe. This is also a real treat for weight watchers.

This is one of my favorite snack since childhood. Our neighbors prepare and sell different versions of it. Even today, when I visit India I get hot chakulis from there and enjoy it with cup of tea or coffee.

Always prepare a little extra than you actually plan, because this snack is irresistible and you will end up eating at least few the moment its done 🙂 This is one snack that is always in demand even when guests visit our place. All you need is a chakuli press and little patience while shaping them. If this is your first attempt making this snack, or lazy like me, you can make simple rice sticks from the dough and bake it. This chakli press is available in most Indian grocery stores in US and Europe. You get it in wooden, brass, or stainless steel form.
Chakuli or Murukku or Rice fritters / Chakli

Preparation time : 30 minutes
Serves : 30 chaklis

Ingredients for Chakuli

Rice flour – 1 cup
Red chile powder / Cayenne powder – 1 tsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Sesame seeds – 3 tsp
Pepper powder – to taste
Asafoetida / Hing – a pinch
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Vegetable shortening / Dalda / Oil – 1 tsp
Yogurt – 1/4 cup
Salt – to taste

Steps to prepare Chakuli

Step I

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degree F or 180 degree C.
  • In a bowl, add rice flour, yogurt, chile powder, cumin seeds, seasame seeds, pepper powder, hing, turmeric powder, salt and mix well.
  • Now add warm water little by little and knead it to form a semi soft dough.

Step II

  • Put the prepared dough in the chakli press and start shaping it into spiral shape on a greased baking tray from the center towards the outside. If you find it difficult to shape just make sticks from it.
  • Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, turning it once at 13 minute mark, or until it is done
  • Chakli is now ready. Cool it and store it in air tight container. This will remain fresh for atleast 15 days.

Tip:

  • Vary the spices as per your taste.
  • You can also deep fry them using the same dough. Just picnh the swirls at the end to retain its shape while frying.
  • You can also add in minced garlic cloves is desired.

Chakuli or Murukku or Rice fritters / ChakliChakuli or Murukku or Rice fritters / Chakli

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Diet Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Konkani Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, Diet Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Lunch and Dinner Recipes

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Comments

  1. karrie @ Tasty Ever After

    April 7, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    I love these Kushi!!! I’ve never had them before but will try to make them this weekend. I don’t have a chakli press so I guess I’ll roll them into sticks like you suggest. Do you think a pastry bag with a large star tip will work? I use that for my churros and they kind of look similar to them 🙂

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 7, 2016 at 10:35 pm

      Thank you so much. Yes you can do it with pastry bag and star tip. Do let me know how it turned out 🙂

      Reply
  2. Abbe @ This is How I Cook

    April 8, 2016 at 12:15 am

    These are amazing and so much fun! I make spritz cookies like this-same shape, only they are a butter cookie. So much fun to see how each culture adapts from others!

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 8, 2016 at 1:06 am

      Thank you so much dear 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jeena

    April 8, 2016 at 1:18 am

    Kushi, these are just perfect snack time munch which I usually want for…Lovely presentation…

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 8, 2016 at 1:22 am

      Thank you Jeena 🙂

      Reply
  4. Priya

    April 8, 2016 at 1:36 am

    Seems like i missed many recipes of yours kushi… Awesome recipe you shared and this one is my favorite. But there one different ,I sometimes use boiled wheat flour along with rice flour.rest of the ingredients are same

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 9, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      Thank you Priya 🙂

      Reply
  5. Monica

    April 8, 2016 at 8:47 am

    What a great snack this must be! I love the ridges on the shape of this. Looks fabulous!

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 9, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you Monica 🙂

      Reply
  6. hiba

    April 8, 2016 at 9:06 am

    I just love this chakuli, we all love it for tea and gobble it up shamelessly 🙂 🙂

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 9, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you Hiba 🙂

      Reply
  7. cheri

    April 8, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Hi Kushi, always learning something new from you. This looks delicious and healthy. Have a great week-end!

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 9, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you Cheri 🙂

      Reply
  8. Nisa (Flavour Diary)

    April 8, 2016 at 10:58 am

    i love your baking concept instead of frying…even these are my childhood favourite too

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 9, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you Nisa 🙂

      Reply
  9. Summer

    April 8, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    This looks amazing, Kushi♥
    Also, I have nominated you for the Liebster award. You can see the details here on my blog:
    http://www.summerdaisy.net/2016/04/08/leibster/

    Summer

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 9, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      Thank you so much dear. So sweet of you 🙂

      Reply
  10. Nalini Somayaji

    April 8, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    lovely chakli ….looks super ….I am fond of these things..surely going to give a try soon…Thank you for trying

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 9, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you Nalini 🙂

      Reply
  11. Treat and Trick

    April 9, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    This is so addictive, yours turns out beautifully…

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 10, 2016 at 12:11 am

      Thank you dear 🙂

      Reply
  12. Deepa - Veg Indian Cooking

    April 11, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    Super awesome share Kushi. Looks super tempting and baked version sounds too good. Excellent share.

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 12, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      Thank you Deepa 🙂

      Reply
  13. Vilma

    April 13, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Chaklis r my favourite snack. But would avoid becoming it’s deep fried. Now am gonna definetly bake it n eat it guilt free. Thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 15, 2016 at 12:26 am

      Thank you Vilma 🙂

      Reply
  14. Veena Theagarajan

    April 14, 2016 at 9:02 am

    All time favourite.. Addictive too

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 15, 2016 at 12:28 am

      Thank you Veena 🙂

      Reply
  15. Crafty Cooking Mama

    April 14, 2016 at 10:56 pm

    Kushi – these look delicious and so interesting! I look forward to making them 🙂

    Reply
    • Kushi

      April 15, 2016 at 12:28 am

      Thank you dear 🙂

      Reply

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