Moong Dal Chakli: A Step By Step Guide To Make This Snack At Home
By Suprita Mitter
August 7, 2024
Moong Dal Chakli is also known as Murukku in South India, is a crispy and savoury snack made from moong dal (split green gram) and rice flour. It's a popular snack during festive occasions and also a teatime treat.
Ingredients
1 cup rice flour 1/2 cup moong dal (split green gram) 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp sesame seeds 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 2 tbsp butter or oil Salt Water Vegetable oil
Step 1
Wash the moong dal thoroughly and soak it in water for about 30 minutes. Drain the water and cook the moong dal in a pressure cook for about 2-3 whistles.Once cooked, mash the dal well to form a smooth paste.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the rice flour, moong dal paste, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt.
Step 3
Add the butter or oil to the mixture and mix well with your hands. Gradually add water, little by little, to form a smooth and soft dough.
Step 4
Use a chakli maker or murukku press fitted with a star-shaped or round nozzle. Fill the press with a portion of the dough.
Step 5
On a greased plate or a piece of parchment paper, press out the dough into spirals or coils, starting from the centre and moving outward to form a chakli shape.
Step 6
Heat vegetable oil in a kadhai. Fry the chaklis until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides, turning occasionally for even cooking.
