Chakli is a spiral-shaped savory snack made from rice flour, besan (gram flour), and spices. These fried and crunchy snacks are usually made for Diwali and pair perfectly with some hot cup of tea (chai). Vegetarian and Gluten-free!For instance, chakli is believed to have originated in Karnataka. The Supa Shastra by Mangarasa, a treatise on food written about 1509 was translated into Marathi as early as the 19th century by Ramchandra GupteHOMEMADE CHAKLI OR MURUKKU: Though it is a fried snack but making it in ghee is healthy for you. As it is prepared from rice flour, gram flour, wheat flour and a mixture of lentil flours, eating it in moderation as a snack is not a bad option.