Chakli Recipe Marathi

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice flour
• – gives a light crispy texture
• 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
• – adds a nutty flavor and binds the chakli
• 1/4 cup butter (softened)
• – for richness and moisture
• 2 tablespoons yogurt (curd)
• – ensures a soft, pliable dough
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• – for subtle nutty bursts
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• – introduces a pungent aromatic depth
• Salt to taste
• Red chili powder 1 teaspoon
• Adds mild heat and color
• Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
• Earthy aroma and slight warmth
• Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon
• Aids digestion and aroma
• Black pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon
• Enhances the spice complexity
• 2 to 3 cups vegetable oil or peanut oil
• – use fresh oil for deep frying to ensure even crispness and golden color