
Chakli , a spiral shaped crisp deeep fried snack , is one of the traditional Indian snack item which one can enjoy during festivals like Diwali or even whole year. It is also known as Chakri in Gujarati and prepared with Wheat flour . In southern states of India , it is prepared with Rice Flour and known as Murukku .

I have already posted this South Indian speciality , Rice flour Chakli – MURUKKU
Murukku is also a very delicious and crunchy snack. Rice flour Murukku is an instant version of Chakli.
Wheat flour Chakli is a Very famous , Very Crunchy and tasty and addictive Gujarati Snack. There may be various methods to make this.
Here I am showing my mother’s method which is very easy and end result is very very tasty, perfect crispy Chakli…
Checkout the video recipe here
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INGREDIENTS :
- 1/2 Kg. Wheat flour
- 2 tsp White sesame
- 1 tsp Black salt
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Chilli powder
- 3 tsp Oil
- 1/2 cup Curd (Not much sour)
- 1/2 tsp Ginger Chili Paste
- Salt as per taste
- Oil to fry
METHOD :
First cook wheat flour in a pressure cooker for 4-5 whistle on slow gas… For this keep a cloth in between vessel and its lid as shown in pic.. so flour will remain free flow… I used a folded handkerchief . Keep some water in pressure cooker . Keep a small stand. Place that vessel on stand. Close the lid . Cook for 4 to 5 whistles .
After cook let it cool completely. Flour may look stiff but its very soft when you touch it. Don’t try to touch when its hot.. Once cool completely , sieve nicely for a free flow flour.
Now add all the ingredients listed above and knead a semi soft dough.. Use some water if needed.. Dough should not be too hard nor too soft..
Allow it to rest for 30 to 40 minutes in a dry warm place. Grease chakli mould/ kitchen press with few drops of Oil . Take a small quantity of dough , fill in the kitchen press and then give shape. While making this don’t touch raw chakli more by hands else the sharpness of shape will be vanished…
Now fry on medium flame in hot Oil. Don’t be in hurry while frying else Chakli will be uncooked from inside. Fry till light brown or turned crispy.
You can keep this fried chakli on kitchen paper to absorb extra oil . You can store in air tight container for a month…

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Very nice it
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Thank you so much
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Who can resist these crunchy wheat flour chaklis. The pictures make it look even more tempting Ruchi 😋
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Thank you so much dear Radhika
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Lovely chakli ! Nice to use steamed wheat flour in here.
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Thank you so much dear
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Hey i tried this. The taste was good but i felt little hardness in that. What could be the reason behind it ?
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Moyan and rest time should be perfect. That can be the main cause for hard ones
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The chakli look simply fab, Ruchi. I can only imagine the crunch as we munch these. 🙂
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Thank you so much dear. Yes it’s very crunchy and tasty snack , perfect for munch
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Hello it it looks indeed very yummy, I was wondering though if it possible to have the crunchiness if the chakli are baked instead of fried, does it work?
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Hey hi , thanks for stopping by. Yup baking will be a great option but though I never tried , i won’t be able to say more on it.
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Perfect…chakli looks very tempting Ruchi✌✌
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Thank you so much dear
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Good try.. I will try making them with wheat flour next time.
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Thank you dear
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Healthy twist to the humble but ever popular murukku!! Love all your clicks dear 🙂
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Thanks a lot dear
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Drooling here looking at that chakli Ruchi! I liked the step by step photos and detailed tips you have given! Great share!
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Thank you so much dear Sandhya
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This crunchy snack is always good to go with masala chai. Nice share Ruchi !
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This crunchy snack is good to go with masala chai. Nice share Ruchi!
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Thank you so much dear
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Wow, lovely chakkuli. why do you steam the atta?
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Seema , steamed atta gives perfect crunchiness and enhances the taste. Thank you so much
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Ruchi, this is an interesting recipe with the use of pressure cooker and wheat. Loved it and nothing can be tempting than relishing endless plates of chaklis, chai and watching the rains. Please send me some over .. they are tempting me.
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Thank you so much Vidya. You are so right , chakli is really addictive..
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I loved this recipe. I was not sure about wheat flour getting crispy, but your recipe cleared my doubt. The most addictive snack,
do you have the recipe of real tough crispy udupi chakli recipe, we get in bakeries. I am searching for the same too.
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Thank you so much dear Nivedita . Having no idea abt Udupi Chakli dear
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Healthy challis perfect to share with a cup of chai/coffee
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Thank you
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The very yummy chakli! I used to love it but avoid eating a its deep fried. Wow recipe😋
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Thank you so much
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Am ready to munch some anytime, dangerously addictive chaklis, prefect evening snacks to enjoy with a cup of coffee.
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Thank you so much dear
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Very interesting cooking method! The snack looks super crispy and seriously yummy with ginger chilli paste and black salt.
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Thank you so much dear. Yes it’s very addictive snack
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Chakli is my favourite Diwali snack Ruchi. But we make it with multigrain ata called as bhajni. This recipe with steamed whole wheat flour sounds very interesting and something new to try out..lovely share dear .
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Thanks a lot dear.. Bhajini sounds delicious , TTyet to try .
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Chakli is anytime favorite snack…that too made with whole wheat flour makes this more favorite… thank you for letting us know the tips of steaming the flour
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Thanks a lot my dear for your words
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Your post reminded me of my 1989’s Diwali in India, I was just 18 and I made wheat flour chakri all by myself 🙂 Crispy yet soft chakri with masala chai, a match made in heaven.
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Wonderful wholesome chaklis, they look great and I love the idea f adding wheat flour.
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Thank you dear
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thats a great Tip Ruchi. wholewheat muruku is kust awesome. I will make them bookmarking this. Got to know a new tip. Thanks for sharing.
By the way I do not see rating here. do you have it?
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Thank you so much dear. No i have not activated rating option.
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First of all pass me these crunchy wheat flour chaklis 😉 😛
The pictures make it look even more tempting Ruchi, m super tempting to grab all
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Thank you so much dear . All yours.. 🙂 🙂
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I love chakli and making them with whole wheat is such a nice and tasty idea.
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Thanks dear Sapana.
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Looks delicious and flavourful. Will try it soon!👌
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Thank you so much dear
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Lovely. I never knew you could make them out of wheat flour..must try
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Thank you so much
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