The best festive recipes leave you more time for warm conversations and celebrating with the people you love, instead of being in the kitchen.
These Achari Hung Curd Chakri Bites do just that! Simple to prepare and lovely to serve, they give the humble chakri a delicious little makeover.
Crisp, creamy and full of that irresistible achari tang, they’re an effortless way to bring something a little unexpected to your Diwali spread.
As we count down to Diwali, I’ll be sharing recipes to make festive entertaining feel just as enjoyable as the celebrations themselves. And these little bites are a lovely place to begin.
| Course | Appetizer | |
| Servings | 8 – 10 persons | |
| Preparation Time | 10 minutes | |
| Cook Time | 1 minutes | |
Ingredients for the Achari hung curd chakri bites(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) For the Achari hung curd mixture: |
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| 1 cup | Thick, chilled hung curd | |
| 2 tbsp | Fresh cream | |
| 1 tsp | Lemon juice | |
| Salt | To taste | |
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| 1 tbsp | Oil | |
| 1 tsp | Achari masala | |
| ½ tsp | Roasted cumin powder | |
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| 20 | Mini ready-made chakris or murukku | |
Instructions for the Achari hung curd chakri bites |
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| 1. | In a bowl, whisk the chilled hung curd until smooth and creamy. | |
| 2. | Add the fresh cream and lemon juice. Mix well. | |
| 3. | Heat the oil in a small pan. Switch off the heat and add the achari masala and roasted cumin powder. Mix well. | |
| 4. | Let the tadka cool slightly, then add it to the hung curd mixture. Season with salt to taste and combine. | |
| 5. | Refrigerate the mixture for 30–45 minutes until chilled and firm enough to pipe. | |
| 6. | Transfer to a piping bag and pipe a swirl of achari hung curd onto each mini chakri just before serving. | |
| 7. | Garnish with roasted kalonji seeds and serve. | |
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