Cholafali

Cholafali

Cholafali

Veg Vegan

Thin, crispy, puffed strips of chickpea flour (besan) and black pepper dough, deep-fried until airy and crackling — seasoned immediately after frying with red chilli powder and chaat masala while still hot. A beloved Kutchi and Gujarati festive snack made in large batches for Diwali, cholafali's addictive combination of crunch and spice makes it impossible to eat just one.

Cuisines

Gujarati Kutchi Kathiyawadi

Best for

Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Gram Flour 1 cup Gram Flour
urad dal flour 1 cup Urad dal flour
rice flour 1 cup Rice flour
black pepper powder 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Carom Seed 1 teaspoon Carom Seed
baking soda 1 teaspoon Baking soda
salt 1 Salt , to taste
oil 2 tablespoons Oil , for deep frying
water Water , as needed

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine gram flour, urad dal flour, and rice flour.
  2. 2 Add black pepper powder, red chili powder, carom seeds, baking soda, and salt to the flour mixture.
  3. 3 Mix in 2 tablespoons of oil and gradually add water to form a soft dough.
  4. 4 Knead the dough well for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and pliable.
  5. 5 Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a thin sheet using a rolling pin.
  6. 6 Cut the rolled dough into strips or desired shapes using a knife or cutter.
  7. 7 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  8. 8 Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the cut dough pieces into the oil.
  9. 9 Fry until they puff up and turn golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  10. 10 Serve hot with a sprinkle of additional black pepper or chaat masala if desired.

Tips

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to get crispy cholafali.