Learn how to make Bhajani Chakli from our chef Archana in a most simple & easy way. Chakli is a popular savory authentic Maharashtrian snack made during Diwali.
Ingredients:
250 gms Rice 1 Cup Poha (Flattened Rice) 1 tbsp Urad Dal 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds 4 tbsp Chana Dal 2 tbsp Sabudana 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp Sesame Seeds 1/4th tsp Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp Oil 2 inch Cinnamon 4-5 Black Pepper 2-3 Cloves 1 Cup Water Oil for Frying
Method:
To Make the Bhajani flour for Chakli - Heat a flat bottom pan and roast all the dry ingredients one by one. - Then grind all the ingredients. Bhajani flour for chakli is ready.
To Make the Chakli - In a round bottom pan heat one cup of water. - Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, sesame seeds and little oil. Bring the mixture to a boil and then switch off the flame. - Add one cup bhajani flour to the mixture and mix well. Let it cool down for 10 minutes. - Knead the chakli dough well with your hands using little water and oil. - Take a chakli maker and apply some oil or water inside the maker. - Stuff the dough into the maker completely. - Press out the chakli dough on a paper in circular direction and close both the ends. - Deep fry the chakli in hot oil on both the sides. - Chali is ready to be served.
