CHAKRI

 

CHAKRI is the most popular Indian Snack for all occasions. There are numerous recipes out there on how to make Chakri. The traditional recipe is essentially the same with a slight variation to suit the palate in each household. I tried these Chakris at a friend's place and absolutely loved the taste. 

Sharing the recipe with you here:

INGREDIENTS:

Rice Flour - 1+1/4 cup

Wheat Flour - 1/2 cup

Ginger Paste - 1 tsp

Yogurt - 3 tbsp

Heavy Cream - 1/2 cup

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp (or to taste)

Salt to taste

Sesame Seeds - 1 tbsp

Oil for frying

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Take rice flour in your stand mixer

2. Next add the wheat flour

3. Next add the remaining dry ingredients, salt, turmeric, red chili powders, sesame seeds.

4. And the wet ingredients - yogurt & cream

5. Now using the hook attachment we will start at the lowest setting. Stir for about 3-4 minutes until well combined. 

6. Now increase the speed to 1 and add a tablespoon of warm water gradually to form a soft dough. I used half a cup of water to make it all come together.

7. Rest the dough for 15 minutes. 

8. I am using the traditional Chakri mold here but you can even use a piping bag with the star nozzel, incase you dont have this. We shall use the star disc here. 

9. Grease everything well with oil. 

10. Stuff the mold with the Chakri dough. Screw back the top. And we are ready to roll out the chakris. 

11. I roll out the chakris on to the butter paper, a few at a time.  Using the butter paper helps to remove the chakris easily. A plate works fine too. I have put the oil to heat on low medium heat while I am doing this.

12. Using a paddle, lift the chakris from the paper/plate and gently drop them into hot oil. A few at a time, so as not to crowd the pan. 

13. Make sure to keep moving them in the oil so they cook evenly. Once golden brown remove them and place on a kitchen towel or seive to remove any excess oil.

14. Let them cool completely and then store in an airtight container.