Rice Flour Chakli (Murukku)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice Flour
• 2 tablespoons Bengal Gram Flour (Besan)
• 2 tablespoons Butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Water
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, combine rice flour, besan, butter, sesame seeds, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt.
2. 2Gradually add water and mix to form a smooth, pliable dough.
3. 3Load the dough into a chakli maker with a star-shaped disc.
4. 4Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat.
5. 5Press the chakli directly into the hot oil in a circular motion.
6. 6Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
7. 7Remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool completely before storing.

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