Looking for a crispy Indian tea-time snack? This delicious, crunchy snack made from urad dal and rice flour is the perfect answer! It’s easy to make, requires no fancy ingredients, and is ideal for packing during travel, for kids’ tiffin, or enjoying with your evening chai.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No grinding or fermentation needed
- Super crispy and crunchy
- Easy to make with pantry ingredients
- Perfect for tea time, lunchbox, or travel
📝 Ingredients (For 3–4 servings)
- ½ cup skinless urad dal (split black gram)
- 2 cups rice flour
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 8–10 black peppercorns (crushed)
- 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji) or black sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp ghee (or butter/oil)
- 2–3 tbsp water (as needed)
- Oil for deep frying
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Urad Dal
- Wash urad dal 2–3 times to remove any impurities.
- Add it to a pressure cooker with 1.5 cups of water and ½ tsp salt.
- Cook for 4 whistles on medium flame or until soft.
✅ Tip: If the dal isn’t fully soft, blend it into a smooth paste using a mixer.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of rice flour.
- Add salt, crushed black pepper, ajwain, and kalonji.
- Add 2 tbsp ghee (or butter/oil) and mix by rubbing between your palms.
- Add the cooked urad dal (or paste) to the flour mixture.
- Knead into a soft but firm dough. Add water only if needed.
Step 3: Shape & Fry
- Use a chakli maker or seviya machine with a star plate.
- Grease your palms and fill the dough into the machine.
- Directly pipe spirals into hot oil—no need for shaping!
- Fry on medium flame until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels.
🧡 Serving Ideas
- Serve hot with evening tea
- Pack for travel
- Great for kids’ snack boxes
- Store in airtight jars for 15–20 days
📦 Storage Tips
- Let them cool completely before storing.
- Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- Stays crisp and fresh for up to 2 weeks.
📌 Pro Tips for Perfect Crunch
- Do not add too much water while cooking dal.
- Always fry on medium flame for even crispiness.
- Avoid overlapping in oil—fry in batches.
📣 Final Thoughts
This crispy urad dal snack is one of those hidden gems that takes simple ingredients and turns them into something absolutely addictive. Whether you’re hosting guests, packing a road-trip snack, or just want something crunchy with chai — this one ticks all the boxes!
Try it once and let us know in the comments what you call this snack in your region!
