Chakli or Murukku (Crispy savory snacks)

Chakli is a very common Maharashtrian snack. It is also called as Murukku in Southern India. It lasts for few weeks if stored properly in air tight container, so it is a great anytime snack.

Ingredients:
For Chakli (25 pieces approx.)
Rice flour – 2.5 cups [Roasted]
Urad dal flour – ½ cups [Roasted]
Butter – 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Asafoetida powder- 1/4 tsp
Red chili powder – 1 tsp
Sesame seeds – 1 tsp
Water-1.5 cups (to make dough)
cooking oil to fry
Salt as per taste

Method:

• Combine rice flour, urad dal flour, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, red chili powder, asafoetida powder, butter and salt.
• Mix together well and add water very slowly to make dough. Knead well to make it like roti dough.
• With the help of chakli press, make chaklies on a piece of wax paper, so it will be easier to transfer it to the oil. It takes some practice to make the shape.

•   Heat cooking oil for frying the chaklis.
•   Carefully with the help of flat spatula, transfer chaklies to the oil.
•   Deep fry the chaklies till it is crisp and golden in color.
•   Drain it on paper towel and let it cool down. Store it in a air tight container.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy Chakli with tea/coffee anytime.