Chakri

      As Diwali - the festival of Lights - is approaching, most Indians would be busy preparing sweets. But no festival can be completed without savory snacks to go well with all the sweets. Chakri - a spicy spiral snack - is made with rice flour and is a perfect snack with tea/coffee or on its own.

      Making flour spirals for chakri is fun with the Sev maker. So here is a quick recipe for everyone to try and enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Rice Flour
• 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
• 2 tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 tbsp Green Chilli Paste
• 2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Ghee (Clarified Butter)
• Salt to taste
• Plain Yogurt as needed
• Sev maker with star nozzle for making Chakri
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

• Sieve the rice flour. 
• Add sesame seeds, cumin seeds, green chilli paste, turmeric powder, ghee and salt to the flour
• I generally like it spicy, but the green chillies can be added as per the spiciness desired
• Mix well

• Add yogurt as needed for kneading the dough. The dough should be of medium consistency.
• Knead the dough properly till it is smooth

• Now take a Chakri maker/sev maker with the star nozzle, shown below.

• Add some dough to the maker 

• Make small spiral chakris on a wax paper or plate. I generally make it on plastic board

• Heat oil in a pan on medium flame for deep frying
• Once the oil is heated properly, take the chakri from the board carefully and drop it in the oil. For safety, I use a spatula to lift the chakri and then use that to slid the chakri in the oil
• Add as many chakris in the oil that will fit without overlapping
• Once the chakri turns light golden brownish, flip them over and fry the other side
• As soon as both the sides are done, remove them from oil and place on a paper towel to drain the excess oil

• Cool them completely and then store them in an airtight container