Chakli or Murukku or Desi pretzel is a crispy snack made out of rice flour batter.It is a fried savoury much loved by kids and adults.They come in various flavours like butter,tomato, spicy ,non spicy depending on the target audience.It is a great way to have some tidbits.Crunchy savories with tea taste just so great.You can also have some crunch to normal dal and rice.Gluten-free Chakli is my way of add crunch into my daily routine.It is perfect companion for my evening tea or whe someone comes home.This recipe is our take on the normal rice chakli by making it out of brown rice instead of normal white rice.I try to use brown rice whenever possible.
How food is important as a business?
Traditionally, Indian women have always been making these at home.Papad,chakli,biscuits,mawa cake, dhokla are all sold in small packets by many women help groups or gruh-udyog.It is a common sight in local trains to see people selling home made snacks.
This is a boon to those who are in stressful jobs and need something to eat on-the-go.
Kids love crunchy snacks so many buy it from outside.Most working couples hardly have time after travelling for long hours.
Buying it from women help groups helps them have some extra money.Makes them independent in the long run.It helps them monetarily also.
Now with lock-down in place , it is time to make your own.
Step by step pictures to make the chakli
Scroll below to read the recipe of Brown rice chakli
Brown rice chakli is a gluten-free snack which is a perfect companion for tea.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice flour
- 1 cup rice flour
- 25 gms cold butter
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Salt as per taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl and knead with water.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 mins.
- Using the chakli maker,press and make circular chakli(shaped like pretzels) on a butter paper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan,Slide the chakli one by one and fry until golden brown.
- Store in an air-tight container.
Notes
Note: This is a basic recipe.You can add more spices like black pepper,garam masala etc according to your taste. You can grind in a spice grinder if you do not have the brown rice flour.
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