Chakli Murukku oven baked | Avocado murukkulu | chakralu recipe in oven with detailed photo and video recipe – Chakli is a popular spiral shaped, savory snack from India, traditionally deep fried. Oven baked chakli, thus making these chaklis low fat, and way more healthier than the traditional deep fried version. Also, this recipe uses Avocado, highly nutritious and low in calories, to bind the dough, thus making the chakli lighter and healthier.
Try these low fat chakli without compromising on it’s taste. These chaklis are simple, delicious, and super healthy than the deep fried version. Munch on these healthy bites any time of the day.
India is known for it’s cultural heritage, diversity, festivities, food and much more. Diwali, also known as Festival of Lights, most popular festival and usually lasts for 5 days. Diwali is celebrated all around India with all the zest and love.
I remember my mom used to start preparing for Diwali almost a month ahead. She used to make lots of sweets and savory snacks to share with family and friends.
WHAT IS CHAKLI (MURUKKU)
Chakli, also known as “Chakari” or “murukku”, is a savory, crunchy snack, typically made during festival time in India. This deep fried spiral shaped snack is made with different combinations of lentils, and spices, shaped into spirals and deep fried until golden brown.
Commonly used lentils flours include rice, bengal gram (besan), wheat flour and black gram (urad dal). Depending upon the type of flour(s) used, and also the different spices used in making the chakli, the taste and flavor will be different.
Today, I am sharing my version of this chakli recipe, inspired my mom’s recipe. I am making today, avocado chakli, using avocado as a fat in this recipe instead of ghee or butter.
Chakli Murukku oven baked | Avocado murukkulu | chakralu recipe in oven
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Rice Flour
- 1/2 Cup Besan
- 1 Ripe Avocado
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Ajwain seeds
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
- 1/8 tsp Hing
- 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 2 – 4 tbsp Yogurt As needed
- 2 tbsp Oil
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE CHAKLI (MURUKKU) DOUGH
- In another mixing bowl, add the avocado, using a fork mash the avocado to a smooth consistency.
- Add all the dry ingredients – rice flour, besan, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asofeotida, ajwain, sesame seeds,and salt to taste. Mix well to combine all the dry ingredients with avocado paste.
- Knead the flour into a semi-soft dough. Gradually, add yogurt around 2-3 tablespoons or as needed to just combine the dough into a smooth dough.
- Cover the dough with a plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, to prevent it from drying. Let dough rest for 5 minutes.
HOW TO MAKE CHAKLI (MURUKKU) USING CHAKLI MAKER
- You will need CHAKLI MAKER
- Place the chakli disc with star shape into the chakli maker. Grease the chakli maker with some cooking oil (or spray).
- Take a small portion of the dough and add it to the chakli maker. Fill the chakli maker with the dough, leaving about a centimeter of space from the top to close the lid (handle). Screw the top of the chakli maker and press the handle.
- On a plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, start by pressing the handle and moving the chakli maker in a circular motion to create the spiral shape chaklis. For medium size chakli make around 3-4 circular rounds.
- Towards the end of the 4th circular round, break the dough and secure it, by gently pressing the loose end to the outermost circle, so the chakli stays together.
OVEN BAKED CHAKLI (MURUKKU)
- You will need BAKING SHEET, PARCHMENT PAPER
- Line baking tray with some parchment paper. Make the chaklis directly on the parchment paper.
- Using a pastry brush, apply some oil on top of the chaklis. Bake these chaklis at 350 degree Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, turning half way through.
- After 20 minutes, gently flip the chaklis using a spatula. With the help of the pastry brush, apply some oil on top of the chaklis, bake for another 10 minutes or until light golden in color and crisp.
Notes
- Different oven temperature settings work differently, please keep an eye on these as they can get burnt quickly. It took me around 35 minutes of cooking time.
- Apply some oil on your hands while handling the dough to prevent it from sticking.
- HOW TO STORE CHAKLI (MURUKKU) – Chakli (Murukku) stays fresh of 2-3 weeks at room temperature. Store it in a clean, air-tight glass container. Use clean, dry hands to remove the chakli from the jar.
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How to make Chakli Murukku with step by step :
HOW TO MAKE CHAKLI (MURUKKU) DOUGH
1.In another mixing bowl, add the avocado, using a fork mash the avocado to a smooth consistency.
2. Add all the dry ingredients – rice flour, besan, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asofeotida, ajwain, sesame seeds,and salt to taste. Mix well to combine all the dry ingredients with avocado paste.
3. Knead the flour into a semi-soft dough. Gradually, add yogurt around 2-3 tablespoons or as needed to just combine the dough into a smooth dough.
4. Cover the dough with a plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, to prevent it from drying. Let dough rest for 5 minutes.
HOW TO MAKE CHAKLI (MURUKKU) USING CHAKLI MAKER
1.You will need CHAKLI MAKER
2. Place the chakli disc with star shape into the chakli maker. Grease the chakli maker with some cooking oil (or spray).
3. Take a small portion of the dough and add it to the chakli maker. Fill the chakli maker with the dough, leaving about a centimeter of space from the top to close the lid (handle). Screw the top of the chakli maker and press the handle.
4. On a plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, start by pressing the handle and moving the chakli maker in a circular motion to create the spiral shape chaklis. For medium size chakli make around 3-4 circular rounds.
5. Towards the end of the 4th circular round, break the dough and secure it, by gently pressing the loose end to the outermost circle, so the chakli stays together.
OVEN BAKED CHAKLI (MURUKKU)
1.You will need BAKING SHEET, PARCHMENT PAPER
2. Line baking tray with some parchment paper. Make the chaklis directly on the parchment paper.
3. Using a pastry brush, apply some oil on top of the chaklis. Bake these chaklis at 350 degree Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, turning half way through.
4. After 20 minutes, gently flip the chaklis using a spatula. With the help of the pastry brush, apply some oil on top of the chaklis, bake for another 10 minutes or until light golden in color and crisp.
5. Serve crispy chakralu.
