chakli

thumb|280px|alt=Chakli formation|Extruding a chakli Chakli is a savoury Indian snack with a spiral shape and spiked surface. It is also known as chakali, chakri or chakkuli

Chakli is typically made from flours of rice, Bengal gram (brown chickpea) and black gram (urad daal). It has several variations, depending on the types and proportion of flours used. It is also very popular in South Africa, introduced by the Indian diaspora. Maize flour is used instead of rice flour with the addition of salt and cumin as the basic dry ingredients. It is sold by street vendors and at neighborhood shops.