Chekkalu

Chekkalu is a traditional Andhra Pradesh savoury snack, deeply rooted in Telugu households and festive cooking. Commonly prepared during festivals like Sankranti, Diwali, and weddings, chekkalu are flat, crisp crackers made from rice flour and spices. They represent Andhra cuisine’s love for bold flavours, crunchy textures, and handmade snacks that are both simple and satisfying.

Chekkalu are crispy, crunchy, and flavour-packed with a rustic bite. Made using rice flour and spices, each piece is hand-pressed into thin discs and fried until golden. The flavour profile is savoury with mild heat and aromatic notes from cumin, chilli, and curry leaves. Every bite delivers a satisfying crunch with authentic South Indian spice balance, making it perfect as a tea-time snack or festive savoury.

Chekkalu is best enjoyed fresh within a day at room temperature. If refrigerated, it can stay fresh for 3–5 days. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to retain its crispness. If refrigerated, allow it to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavour.

Rice flour, chana dal, green chillies, red chilli powder, cumin seeds, curry leaves, salt, edible oil.