Namakpara

Name: Namakpara
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour/maida; 1 teaspoon carom seeds /ajwain; 1 tbsp salt; 1/4 cup oil; 1/2 cup water; Oil for frying

Shradha Nema (foodgazin') @foodgazin

Mumbai

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Namakpara are traditional, deep-fried savory snacks from North India. These are ribbon-like strips, made from all-purpose flour or wheat flour and seasoned with carom seeds. They taste crunchy and are a must in every Indian festival and a favorite tea time snack. This is also called Nimki, or mathri and saloni also.

The one main reason to make it is it has a long shelf life and stays fresh for months. So if you are looking for some tea time snack ideas, do make this namak para and enjoy the crispy, crunchy goodness.

Shradha Nema (foodgazin') @foodgazin

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Ingredients

2 cupsall-purpose flour/maida
1 teaspooncarom seeds /ajwain
1 tbspsalt
1/4 cupoil
1/2 cupwater
Oil for frying

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Steps

1

Take all ingredients (except oil for frying) in a mixing bowl and knead a smooth dough.
2

Divide the dough into two balls.
Roll one ball of dough into a round or rectangle shape with a rolling pin.
Cut into a diamond shape.
Heat oil for frying in a open pan, add the cut pieces one by one, and keep the heat medium.
3

Allow them to fry on low heat for at least 15 minutes or until golden and crispy from all sides with frequent stirring.
Likewise, repeat the process with remaining round balls.
4

Drain on a paper towel, let them cool and store in an airtight container.
5

Enjoy with tea or coffee.

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Shradha Nema (foodgazin') @foodgazin

on August 18, 2024 17:36

Mumbai

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