Chakli

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Three kinds of Chakli
Three kinds of Chakli

Chakli known as Chakri in Gujarati, is a savoury snack popular in India, Sri Lanka, Fiji, and elsewhere among ethnic Indian populations. The origin of Chakli is unsure as it is endemic in lots of different places in India, known by different names most popular being chakli.

Chakli is typically made from a mixture of urad and rice flour, salt, and flavourings such as chili, asafoetida, ajawin, or cumin. The mixture is made into a batter, mechanically extruded, formed into a spiral or coil, and fried to a crisp. Chakli can also be rolled into a flat ribbon (ribbon Chakli) or shaped by hand (kai Chakli).

It is especially popular among the Indian residents of Fiji, and Indian Fijians in North America.[1] Chakli is traditionally enjoyed as a treat on the Diwali holiday. [2]

More recently, Chakli has become available in North America, and is made by several manufacturers in the United States. [3]

  1. ^ Cynthia Liu, "San Mateo grocery boasts tastes of India, Fiji", San Francisco Chronicle, October 29, 2004. Retrieved 2007-03-24.
  2. ^ "Diwali in South India", IndiaTimes Spirituality. Retrieved 2007-03-24.
  3. ^ Jonathan Kaufmann, "Bhooja with that Chaat?", East Bay Express, August 17, 2005. Retrieved on 2007-03-24.
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