Chakoli Recipe: How to Make a Crisp Spiral Snack at Home

Make Chakoli at home with this simple recipe guide. Learn ingredients, steps, and tips for a crunchy traditional snack.

Prep PT15M • Cook PT25M • Yield 18 spirals

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons gram flour
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Warm water as needed

Method

  1. Mix the rice flour, gram flour, cumin, chili powder, salt, and butter until the mixture feels sandy.
  2. Add warm water gradually to make a soft but shapeable dough.
  3. Fill the dough into a chakli or murukku press with a star or spiral plate.
  4. Press the dough into spiral shapes on a tray or parchment.
  5. Cook the spirals until crisp and evenly colored.
  6. Cool before serving or storing so the snack sets properly.

Serving tips

  • Pair with tea for a classic evening snack.
  • Serve with other namkeen during festivals.
  • Keep spirals small for easier shaping and even cooking.