Baked Ragi Chakli

Chakli is a jar snack that evokes pleasant memories of vacations spent with cousins or friends at grandma’s place raiding the many snack jars in the pantry. Over time, many of us have almost given up on these simple pleasures due to health concerns. Here is a healthy baked version of your favourite munchie.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 50 grams ragi flour
• 30 grams whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

Procedure:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
• In a mixing bowl, combine the ragi flour, whole wheat flour, sesame seeds, carom seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and salt.
• Add the oil and mix well. Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead into a soft, pliable dough.
• Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a thin log. Use a chakli maker or a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle to form spirals on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• If you don’t have a chakli maker, you can shape them by hand into spirals.
• Brush the formed chaklis lightly with oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown. Turn them halfway through baking for even crispness.
• Allow the chaklis to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Benefits: 

• Calories: 470 kcal
• Protein: 11.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 64.9 g
• Fat: 20.4 g