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Ragi Chakli

No Diwali celebration is complete without chaklis. This year make ragi chaklis which are both tasty and healthy. Festive snacks made with millets will double the fun and frolic.

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Main ingredientsFinger millet (ragi) flour, Butter, Salt, Cumin seeds, Semolina, Oil
CuisineMaharashtrian
CourseSnack
Prep time25-30 minutes
Cook time10-15 minutes
Serve
TasteSavoury
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat a non-stick pan, pour 1½ cups water and once it comes to a boil, add butter, salt and cumin seeds and cook till the butter melts.
  2. Add semolina and finger millet flour and mix well. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a parat and press with the back side of a bowl while still hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil and knead well to form a smooth dough.
  4. Grease a chakli press and put the dough into it and press strips on the worktop. Roll each strip into a chakli.
  5. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and slide in a few chaklis at a time and deep-fry till crisp. Drain on absorbent paper and allow to cool.
  6. Arrange them on a serving plate and serve or store in an airtight container.
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