There is something deeply comforting about the spiral of a chakli. At Heerson, our traditional chakli recipe is a living story, passed from one generation to the next over five decades.

When you find authentic Maharashtrian chakli online, you are connecting with a legacy that stretches back to 1975, to Vile Parle East where Shri Dhirajlal Shah established what would become the best chakli in Mumbai.

1975: Where it all began

The foundation in Vile Parle East

The Heerson Chakli history starts with Shri Dhirajlal Shah establishing a grocery store in Vile Parle East, Mumbai. What began as a small retail venture grew into a pioneer in dry fruits, mithais, mukhwas and farsan.

Our traditional chakli recipe follows age-old Maharashtrian methods:

• Rice flour and chickpea flour in careful proportions.

• Cumin and ajwain tempering for distinctive warmth.

• Fresh sesame seeds, properly roasted.

• The attention to detail that makes homemade style crunchy chakli authentic.

Quick fact: Word spread through Vile Parle and beyond, building the reputation for what many call the best chakli in Mumbai.

Growing whilst staying true

From grocery store to 50+ team members

Over nearly five decades, Heerson evolved from that original grocery store into a comprehensive operation. The Shah family continued the legacy, with the next generation joining as partner-directors. Today, over 50 people work to maintain the standards Shri Dhirajlal Shah established.

The challenge: How do you scale up homemade style crunchy chakli without losing authenticity?

The answer: Stay committed to quality. Whether making ten packets or a thousand, the traditional chakli recipe does not change. Rice flour quality, spice freshness, frying temperature, these details never get compromised.

Heerson note: The Heerson chakli history proves that growth and authenticity can coexist.

Innovation within tradition

Pioneering whilst honouring heritage

Heerson became recognised for innovation like Jelly Kaju Katli in the mithai category. This same philosophy applied to chakli.

Our range today:

• Traditional Chakli: The original traditional chakli recipe from 1975

• Bhajani Chakli: Roasted rice and wheat flour blend

• Moong Dal Chakli: Softer texture with yellow lentil flour

Each variation honours Maharashtrian culinary heritage whilst serving different preferences. The homemade style crunchy chakli remains our signature.

Taking tradition online

Reaching beyond Mumbai

A significant milestone in Heerson chakli history came with our e-commerce launch. Suddenly, authentic Maharashtrian chakli now online became reality for customers across India and abroad.

What changed:

• Better packaging for delicate chakli during transit.

• Fresh products travelling thousands of kilometres.

• Maintaining signature crunch over longer journeys.

Customer validation: Reviews confirmed our homemade style crunchy chakli travelled well, retaining texture and taste. The best chakli in Mumbai now reaches families seeking authentic Maharashtrian snacks worldwide.

What never changes

Nearly 50 years of consistent quality

Through five decades, some things stay constant in our Heerson chakli history:

The recipe: Rice flour, chickpea flour, sesame seeds, cumin, ajwain, same principles since 1975.

The crunch: Non-negotiable texture whether bought in-store or as authentic Maharashtrian chakli online.

Fresh preparation: Made in batches, ensuring recent preparation.

The reputation: Being called the best chakli in Mumbai is earned through consistent quality maintained by our 50+ team members.

Heerson promise: Every packet represents the standards Shri Dhirajlal Shah established in 1975.

The craft behind every spiral

What makes our traditional chakli recipe distinctive:

The balance: Rice and chickpea flour ratio creating light, crispy texture perfected over decades.

The spices: Cumin and ajwain base with carefully calibrated additional spices.

Fresh ingredients: Properly prepared sesame seeds, potent spices, quality rice flour.

This is the Heerson chakli history in essence, decades of experience, careful attention to ingredients and commitment to standards as the business grew from a Vile Parle grocery store to a recognised brand.

From 1975 to your doorstep

What Shri Dhirajlal Shah started in Vile Parle East has travelled far. Our authentic Maharashtrian chakli now ships across India and internationally, carrying forward nearly five decades of tradition.

The traditional chakli recipe evolved in method but not in spirit. Better equipment, strict hygiene, careful packaging but the taste, crunch and aroma remain true to 1975.

When you order Heerson chakli, you are tasting more than a snack. You are connecting with a story that values quality, respects tradition and understands that being the best chakli in Mumbai requires consistency with every batch.

The Shah family continues this legacy today, supported by a dedicated team of 50+, ensuring what you experience matches the standards set nearly 50 years ago.

Taste the legacy that five decades have shaped.

Visit our Vile Parle East store or explore our chakli collection online. Each spiral carries nearly 50 years of the Shah family's commitment to quality and the traditions Shri Dhirajlal Shah established in 1975.

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