Ragi Chakli, Nachni Chakli, Murukku
by Tarla Dalal
ragi chakli recipe | nachni chakli | ragi murukku | with 27 amazing images.
ragi chakli recipe | nachni chakli | ragi murukku is a favourite tea time munchie. Learn how to make nachni chakli.
To make ragi chakli, combine the red millet flour, jowar flour, rice flour and butter in a bowl and mix well. Add the ginger-green chilli paste, cumin seeds, sesame seeds and salt and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Put the mixture into a greased chakli press and press out round swirls of the dough onto a dry, flat surface, working closely from the centre to the outside of the swirls (approximately 50 mm. (2") diameter). You will get about 20 to 22 chaklis. Heat the oil in a kadhai, gently lift each chakli using a flat spoon and deep-fry over a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both sides. Drain on absorbent paper. Cool and serve or store in an air-tight container.
Crispy and crunchy jar snacks are the best choice of many to munch in between snacks. Chakli is one such jar snack which tops this list. While you must have always tried your hand to wheat flour chakli and rice flour chakli, here we present unique nachni chakli.
In combination with jowar flour and rice flour, the ragi murukku dotted with sesame seeds and roasted cumin seeds has a flavour which is unbeatable. You can further enhance the flavour by the addition of a teaspoon of garlic paste or garlic powder.
Tips for ragi chakli. 1. Lifting the chakli with a flat spoon makes it easier to handle. 2. Sesame seeds can be substituted with nigella seeds, also called as onion seeds. 3. Remember to cool the chakli completely before storing. Even slight warmth can make the chakli soggy. 4. Also remember to store in an air-tight container. It stays fresh for 15 days.
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Ragi Chakli, Nachni Chakli, Murukku recipe - How to make Ragi Chakli, Nachni Chakli, Murukku
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 20 to 22 chaklis
For Ragi Chakli
1/4 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour
1/4 cup jowar (white millet) flour
1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
2 tsp softened butter
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
salt to taste
oil for greasing and deep-frying
For ragi chakli
- For ragi chakli
- Combine the ragi flour, jowar flour, rice flour and butter in a bowl and mix well with your hands.
- Add the ginger-green chilli paste, cumin seeds, sesame seeds and salt and knead into a soft dough using enough water (approx. 1/4 cup).
- Put the mixture into a greased chakli press and press out round swirls of the dough onto a dry, flat surface, working closely from the centre to the outside of the swirls (approximately 50 mm. (2") diameter). You will get about 20 to 22 chaklis.
- Heat the oil in a kadhai, gently lift each chakli using a flat spoon and deep-fry over a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
- Cool and serve or store in an air-tight container.
Ragi Chakli Video by Tarla Dalal's Team
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what is ragi chakli made of?
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what is ragi chakli made of? nachni chakli is made of 1/4 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour, 1/4 cup jowar (white millet) flour, 1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta), 2 tsp softened butter, 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera), 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til), salt to taste and oil for greasing and deep-frying. See below image of List of ingredients for ragi chakli.
for the dough of ragi chakli
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For the dough of ragi chakli recipe | nachni chakli | ragi murukku, add 1/4 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour in a bowl.
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Add 1/4 cup jowar flour.
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Add 1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta).
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Add 2 tsp softened butter.
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Mix well with your hands.
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Add 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
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Add 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera).
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Add 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til).
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Add salt to taste.
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Add enough water. You will need approx. 1/4 cup of water.
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Knead into a soft dough. The dough is ready.
how to make ragi chakli
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To make ragi chakli recipe | nachni chakli | ragi murukku, grease a chakli press very well from all the sides using a little oil.
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Shape the dough into a cylindrical roll by rolling it in between your palms.
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Put the dough into the greased 'chakli press'.
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Close the lid of the chakli press.
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Press out round swirls of the dough onto a dry, flat surface, working closely from the centre to the outside of the swirls (approximately 50 mm. (2") diameter).
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Seal the end point of the chakli by pressing it lightly.
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Shape more chakli like this. You will get about 20 to 22 chaklis.
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Heat the oil for deep-frying in a kadhai and add a few chakli at a time in it.
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Deep-fry the chakli over a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both sides.
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Drain the chakli on absorbent paper.
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Cool ragi chakli recipe | nachni chakli | ragi murukku completely and serve or store in an air-tight container.
tips for ragi chakli
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Lifting the chakli with a flat spoon makes it easier to handle.
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Sesame seeds can be substituted with nigella seeds, also called as onion seeds.
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Remember to cool the chakli completely before storing. Even slight warmth can make the chakli soggy.
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Also remember to store in an air-tight container. It stays fresh for 15 days.
| Energy | 39 cal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 31.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 6.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 9.3 mg |
| Sodium | 2.6 mg |
| Potassium | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Realyy nutritious. These tatse equally god as the normal chaklis.. Love the crunch and prominent taste of nachni flour. Have made these in bulk and give them in dabbas for a mid day snack
A healthy snack option made with a combination of nutritious flours. Baking will make suitable for weight watchers too.