Chakali Fingers

Name: How to cook Chakali Fingers - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Sonia Shringarpure (Thefoodiedoodler)

Chakali Fingers

#kidstiffin Finger foods are great option for those small recesses during long school hours. Try these for an interesting way for kids to enjoy their snacks.

Ingredient

Food ration :

2 servings

Cooking time :

15 minutes

1 cup

chakali flour mix (Ke-pra brand)

1 cup

water

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 tsp

sesame seeds (white)

1 tsp

ajwain (carom seeds)

1 tsp

kalonji (onion/nigella seeds)

1/2 tsp

kashmiri red chilli powder

1 tsp

coriander powder

1/2-3/4 cup

hot water or as needed

1-1/2 cups

oil for deep frying

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Boil 1 cup water in a small deep saucepan. Add tablespoon of oil. Mix.

* Step 2

Immediately add chakali flour and stir well for a minute.

* Step 3

Lower the flame. Cover the the saucepan and let mixture steam for 5 minutes. Switch off gas.

* Step 4

Add kalonji, ajwain, red chilli powder, coriander powder, sesame seeds, and knead the mixture while it's still warm. Add hot water if the mixture is dry.

* Step 5

Make small balls/peda of the dough and roll them into long finger like shapes.

* Step 6

Heat enough oil to deep fry the chakali fingers. Keep the flame medium high.

* Step 7

Drop them carefully in the hot oil and fry till they are evenly browned from all sides. Keep turning them at intervals to prevent overbrowning or charring.