Palak Chakli | Air Fryer Spinach Chakli

How to Make Chakli in an Air Fryer

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Crunchy chakli with piping hot Masala Chai(Chai Tea Latte), perfect for an evening snack. The more crispy, tasty, and delicious it looks, even it easier to make. Try our Crunchiest Spinach Bhajani Chakli and I am sure you will love it.

Palak chaklis get their distinct green color from the spinach that's added to the mixture. So since Chakali is our all-time favorite snack, it definitely means that they have to be good. Indian celebrations are incomplete without some indulgent delicacies, so today I have come up with a healthy snack, Air Fryer Palak Chakli.

Video Recipe:

Fresh bunches of spinach leaves are getting in a large quantity these days easily in the market. So I have used a spinach puree in the chakli dough. That puree gives a vibrant and pretty color and awesome flavor to the Palak Chakli. In addition to this, these chaklis are Air fried instead of deep-frying.

We love these Air Fryer Palak Chaklis, because-

It’s a Vegan, Gluten-free, and Vegetarian snack.
Non-deep fried snack
Air Fryer Snack
Healthy and Nutritious Recipe
Festive Friendly

Ingredients used to make these Palak chaklis:

Spinach Puree: I have blanched spinach leaves and then pureed them. It gives a vibrant, and pretty color to chaklis.

Multigrain Flour: Multigrain flour I have used here, that is made at home(recipe here).

Sesame Seeds: It adds a crunchiness to the chaklis.

Green Chilies and Red Chili Powder: It adds spiciness to the chaklis.

Salt: It adds taste to the chaklis.

Carom Seeds: It adds flavor to the chaklis.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes; Cooking Time:15 Minutes.

Each Spinach Chakali Contains 45 Cal.

Ingredients:

Chakali Chi Bhajani/ Multigrain Flour 2 Cups(Recipe Here)
Spinach leaves/Palak 3 Cups
Jowar Flour/Sorghum Flour 2 Tbsp
Green chilies 4-5 Strips
Red Chilli Powder 1 Tbsp
Salt 1 Tsp
Sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
Carom seeds 1 Tsp
Asafoetida ¼ Tsp
Oil 2 Tbsp
Hot Water 1 Cup

Instructions:

To Make Spinach Puree:

Wash and clean spinach leaves to remove any impurity or dust.
In a blender jar add spinach, green chilies, and water ¼ cup, and grind to make a fine paste.

To Make the Dough:

In a mixing bowl, add multigrain flour(chakalichi bhajani), jowar flour, red chili powder, salt, sesame seeds, carom seeds, and mix well.
Now add hot oil and mix well.
Meanwhile, in a pan, heat a cup of water, prepared spinach puree, and bring it to a boil.
Add boiling water to the flour mixture and mix well(I have used approx 1 ½ cup of water, but don't add all the water at a time, add as needed).
Cover the bowl with a lid and keep it aside for about 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, knead the mixture to make a soft dough (if needed, add hot water).
Now, grease chakli press utensils with oil and stuff the dough into chakli utensils (Extruder/Mold/Sacha).
Place an aluminum foil or parchment paper and over that press and move into circular motion to make chaklis(as shown in video).

To Air Fry Spinach Chakli/Palak Chakli:

Preheat Air Fry at 370 F for 3 minutes.
Grease the basket with the oil and place the chaklis.
Spray some oil and close the Air Fryer’s basket.
Air Fry at 370 F for 10 Minutes and flip after 6 minutes.
Once done take the chaklis out from the basket and place it on a paper towel.
Here, crispy, healthy, and nutritious multigrain Flour / bhajanichi chakli is ready to serve. Enjoy!!!

To deep-fry chaklis:

Heat oil in a pan/kadhai
Once it hot, deep fry chakli on medium flame until it turns a golden color.
Once fried, keep it on the kitchen napkin to remove excess oil.
Here, crispy, healthy, and nutritious Palak Chakli is ready to serve. Enjoy!!!

To Bake Chaklis in the Oven:

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and over that press and move into circular motion to make chakli(as shown in the video).
Bake Palak Chaklis in the preheated oven at 350 F for 18-20 minutes, flipping after 9-10 minutes.
Take out from the oven and allow to cool down completely.
Here, crispy, healthy, and nutritious Palak Chakli is ready to serve. Enjoy!!!

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Dietary Comment:

The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Per serving contains 45 calories, along with 6.91 g carbohydrates, 1.6 g fats, and 1.8 g protein.
Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level.
(Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used).

Good Time To Eat:

It is good to eat Spinach Chakali for snacks.

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