Nothing screams festive indulgence more than our traditional Indian snacks. While Diwali is called the festival of lights and sweets, you need those savouries to strike a fine balance, don’t you? Diwali is a huge festival in Maharashtra, and the preparations for the same start weeks in advance. From decorating houses to preparing festive delicacies. The Maharashtrian Faral, is an assortment of nibbles, small bites and snacks that is usually served to neighbours and guests who drop by, the Faral is also sent around in neatly decorated boxes nowadays.
One of the chief Faral items is Chakli. Chakli is a crispy snack, in shape of a coil that is usually made with besan or rice flour. It is also typically flavoured with ajwain or jeera and in South India, it has a close cousin in Murukku. As it turns out, Murukku can also be made in myriad ways, and we have just the right recipes to give your Diwali snacking a yummy upgrade.
Palak Chakli
How about a slightly healthified Chakli for Diwali this year? Spinach not only lends a wholesome flavour to the chakli, but also a very beautiful green colour. Try this easy-peasy recipe for sumptuous fare.
Non-Fried Besan Chakli
Chakli is traditionally fried, but there are ways to cut back on calories too. You can simply avoid the frying part! How, here is the recipe. This non-fried chakli. Made with besan, atta, hing and curd, this chakli is sure to strike a chord among both kids and grown-ups alike.
Rice Flour Chakli
Want your chaklis extra crispy? Simple, use rice flour instead of atta or besan. These chaklis guarantee indulgence like none other.
Butter Chakli
Oodles of butter, ajwain and red chilli powder come together for this exquisite snack. This Diwali, serve your guest this ultimate crunch-fest and become the talk of the town.
Moong Chakli
India’s favourite lentil Moong makes for a toothsome addition to this classic recipe. This chakli is earthy, wholesome and full of flavours. This Chakli also comes with the goodness of chana dal and jeera, making it all the more drool-worthy.
Here’s wishing you all a very happy Diwali.
