chakkilam(jantikalu)

INGREDIENTS



Rice 6 cups

Split Bengal gram (chana dal) 3 cups

Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal) 1 1/2 cups

Split green gram skinless (dhuli moong dal) 3/4 cup

Cumin seeds 2 tablespoons

Coriander seeds 2 tablespoons

FOR DOUGH

Chakli ka atta 3 cups

Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon

Red chilli powder 1 tablespoon

Salt to taste

Sesame seeds (til) 2 tablespoons

Oil to deep fry





METHOD

Lightly roast ingredients of chakli atta. Grind to a coarse powder. Bring one cup of water to a boil. Put on sim and add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, sesame seeds and finally chakli atta. Remove from heat. Stir mixture well. Leave it aside for twenty five to thirty minutes, mixing the mixture at regular intervals. Remove from vessel and knead it into very soft dough, by adding a little water. Put mixture in chakli mould and make chaklis on a piece of paper. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai till moderately hot. Deep fry chaklis to a light golden brown and crisp. Drain onto an absorbent paper and allow to cool. Store in airtight tins.