Chakki ki Shak

Chakki ki Shak

Chakki ki Shak

Veg Vegan

Wheat gluten (chakki) — kneaded dough washed until only the elastic gluten remains — cooked as a sabzi in a spiced onion-tomato gravy with mustard seeds and dried chilli, giving it a dense, chewy, almost meaty texture. A uniquely Malwi preparation found nowhere else in India.

Cuisines

Malwi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

whole wheat flour 1 cup Whole wheat flour
Gram Flour 1/4 cup Gram Flour
Carom Seed 1 teaspoon Carom Seed
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
salt 1/2 teaspoon Salt
oil 2 tablespoons Oil , for cooking
water 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, gram flour, carom seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
  2. 2 Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the dry ingredients and mix well until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. 3 Gradually add water to the mixture and knead into a firm dough.
  4. 4 Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a flat disc, about 1/4 inch thick.
  5. 5 Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat.
  6. 6 Cook each disc on the pan until golden brown and crispy on both sides, pressing gently with a spatula.
  7. 7 Remove from the pan and serve hot.

Tips

Serve with a side of yogurt or pickles for added flavor.