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Chakli and murukku - festive but full of hidden oil

Chakli and murukku - festive but full of hidden oil

Chakli and murukku are deep-fried rice-flour spirals, so a small Diwali bowl of five pieces is about 210 kcal, and most of that comes from the oil they soak up, not the flour. Eat them one at a time and the same festive treat stays light and fun.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Diwali tins are full of chakli and murukku. Those crisp spirals look small and light. But they are deep-fried, and the oil hides inside every twist. A few pieces with your evening tea can add up fast. Let's see the real numbers so you can enjoy them without a surprise.

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