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The festive season is upon us, and it’s officially time for good food, quality time with friends and family, and making merry until dawn. This is also when many people tidy and decorate their houses and wear chef’s hats to create homemade delicacies using generational recipes.
But is there a special connection between Diwali and this popular snack?
Celebrity chef Ananya Banerjee shared that chaklis are a popular Indian snack made primarily from rice flour, lentil paste, or gram flour, and a mix of spices, shaped into spirals and deep-fried to a crispy texture. They’re especially popular during Diwali and other festivals because they’re easy to make in large batches, stay fresh for days, and are perfect for sharing.
“Preparing snacks like chaklis is an age-old tradition for Diwali, rooted in the desire to offer homemade treats to guests, friends, and family during visits,” she told indianexpress.com.
Here’s a quick recipe for you to make chaklis at home: