Chakli or Murukku is a savoury snack popular in India and Sri Lanka, originating in the cuisine of the South and West India. Murukku is typically made from a mixture of urad and rice flour, salt, and flavourings such as chili, asafoetida, ajawain, cumin and other spices. The mixture is made into a batter, mechanically extruded, formed into a spiral or coil, and fried to a crisp. This process is very hard, requires patience and is highly technical work.