This crispy and savoury snack is super popular in Indian and worth a try! Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, this step-by-step guide will help you create a delicious and crunchy snack that’s perfect for any occasion. They can last up to 3-4 week just in the cupboard!
You just need a manual noodle press or chakli maker.
Serves 4
Ingredients
430g rice flour
70g plain flour
75g unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tsp salt
½ tsp chilli powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
Method
– Add the sesame seeds and cumin seeds to a pestle and mortar. Grind them to a coarse powder to release the flavour.
– In a large bowl, add the flour, melted butter, ground sesame and cumin seeds, salt, chilli powder, and turmeric powder. Mix by hand until you form a breadcrumb-like texture.
– Add up to 250ml of lukewarm water a little at a time and mix with your hands until you form a soft dough.
– Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
– Split the dough in half and knead each half with the palm of your hand to soften. Add a splash of water if necessary.
– Add some dough to the noodle press with the chakli shape attachment.
– Line your counter with some baking paper and press the dough through the noodle press into palm-sized discs. Repeat the process with the rest of the dough.
– Top tip – cook the chakli in the order you pressed them so that they have had some time to dry and don’t absorb as much oil.
– Add plenty of oil to a large hot pan. Once it is hot, use a spatula to add the chakli and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden. Once cooked, transfer to a sieve on top of a bowl to drain any excess oil. Repeat the process with each chakli.
Time to enjoy with a hot cup of masala chai.