Chakkali

Chakkali is called Muruku in a few states. This a snack that is usually prepared during festivals. Crunchy and spicy this snack is a favorite of many.

Ingredients:
Rice flour - 3 cups
Dahlia flour - 1 cup (I usually grind it at home )
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Sesame seeds - 1 tsp
Ajwain (Carom seeds) - 1 tsp
salt to taste
a pinch of turmeric
oil - 1 tbsp
Water - 1 cup
Oil for frying

Procedure:
1. Take a cup of Dahlia grind it and sieve it.

2. Add rice flour to this.

3. Add the ajwain, chilli powder, sesame seeds, salt and turmeric.

4. Heat a tbsp of oil and add it to the above mix. Now add water and knead the dough.

5. Make small balls, small enough to fit in the chakkali press utensil

5. Cut few sheets of paper, and press the chakkalis onto it.

6. Take oil in a frying pan and heat it. Check if the oil is hot enough, put putting a small piece of dough. When oil is hot enough, add the pressed dough.

7. Fry them till they are golden brown and transfer to a bowl with a paper towel to drain the oil.

8. Continue the process with the rest of the dough. Enjoy the chakkalis.