Meena's Taste Mantra

Bajra Chakli - A crunchy, uber delicious munch! Diwali | Gokulashtami Special!

Amma had been wanting to make Bajra Chaklis from the time she tasted them which I had bought at a local store just to try out. Amma deconstructed the same as per her taste profile and infused her own creativity to make these lovely crispy crunchy munchies!

This was a trial round and very successful. This has surely caught our fancy and may feature as this Diwali special!

These Chaklis are really very easy to make!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Bajra Atta | Pearl Millet Flour
1/4 cup Chawal ka Atta | Rice Flour
1/4 cup Besan | Chick Pea Flour

1 tsp Kala Til | Black Sesame seeds
1/2 tsp Lal Mirch | Red Chilli Powder

A pinch Hing | Asafoetida Powder

1 tblsp White Butter

To Taste Salt
Water, for binding dough

Oil, for deep frying

METHOD

In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients and gently with the tips of the finger, rub in the butter.
Once the butter is incorporated in the flours, add water and make a soft dough.
Heat a kadai with oil on medium flame.
Grease the insides of the chakli maker and attach the plate with large star hole.
Place a portion of the dough inside the chakli maker and press carefully in concentric circles on a dry cotton cloth.
To test the oil's temperature, add a small portion of the dough and if it floats up with bubbles, the oil is of perfect heat.
Gently place the pressed wheat chaklis in the hot oil. After 2 minutes gently flip the chaklis so that the cook on the other side.
Once the chaklis turn to nice golden colour, gently transfer with a slotted ladle to a kitchen towel.
In the same manner fry rest of the Bajra Chaklis from remaining dough.
Cool and store it in an air-tight container.

Bajra Chaklis can be made as Gokulshtami | Diwali Special too!

Note:

a. Ensure to maintain the temperature of oil in between batches.
b. Stored in air tight container and made with Refined Oil, these will last fresh for a month, provided stocks last!

We have used:

1. Aashirvaad Select Sharbati Atta
2. Sundrop Heart Oil

3. Tata Salt Lite

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.