Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of rice flour
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon of asafoetida
- 2 tablespoons of melted ghee
- 2 tablespoons of chopped onion
- Salt to taste
Special Equipment Needed:
- Chakli maker
- Rolling pin
- Bowl
- Frying pan
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix together the rice flour, all-purpose flour, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, red chili powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, melted ghee, chopped onion and salt.
2. Knead the mixture into a soft dough.
3. Grease the chakli maker with some ghee.
4. Take a small portion of the dough and fill it in the chakli maker.
5. Press the chakli maker to make the chaklis.
6. Heat oil in a frying pan.
7. Carefully drop the chaklis into the hot oil.
8. Fry the chaklis until they turn golden brown.
9. Remove the chaklis from the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
10. Serve hot.
Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Temperature: Medium-high
Serving Size: 4-5
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 200
Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Protein: 4 g
Substitutions for Ingredients
- Rice flour can be replaced with wheat flour.
- All-purpose flour can be replaced with chickpea flour.
- Sesame seeds can be replaced with flax seeds.
- Cumin seeds can be replaced with coriander seeds.
Variations:
- The chaklis can be flavored with garlic and ginger.
- The chaklis can be flavored with herbs like oregano and thyme.
Tips and Tricks:
- The dough should be soft and pliable.
- The oil should be hot before adding the chaklis.
- The chaklis should be fried on medium-high heat.
Storage Instructions:
The chaklis can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Reheating Instructions:
The chaklis can be reheated in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Presentation Ideas:
The chaklis can be served with a side of chutney or ketchup.
Garnishes:
The chaklis can be garnished with chopped coriander leaves.
Pairings:
The chaklis can be paired with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested Side Dishes:
The chaklis can be served with a side of yogurt or raita.
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add some more ghee.
- If the dough is too wet, add some more flour.
Food Safety Advice:
- The chaklis should be cooked on medium-high heat.
- The chaklis should be cooked until they turn golden brown.
Food History:
Onion chaklis are a popular snack in India. They are believed to have originated in the state of Maharashtra.
Flavor Profiles:
Onion chaklis have a savory and spicy flavor.
Serving Suggestions:
Onion chaklis can be served as an appetizer or snack.
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