Thursday, October 27, 2011

Namak Pare

I had earlier blogged the recipe of shakkarpare, now this is the recipe of namak pare , which is the salty version of sweet shakkarpare.
Very easy to make, this is one of my favourite snacks to munch on. I had made this on this diwali. You can see in the picture, a hint of other sweets and savories I made this Diwali along with Namak Pare.




Ingredients:
  • All Purpose Flour - 2 cups
  • Whole Wheat Flour - 1 cup
  • Carom Seeds ( Ajwain ) - 1 tsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Red Chili Powder - to taste
  • Oil - 2 tbsp
  • Water - as required for kneading
  • Oil - for deep frying
Directions:
  • In a mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients and add water little by little and knead it into a pliable dough. The consistency should be little more stiffer than how we make for roti.
  • Rest the dough covered for an hour.
  • Heat the oil for deep frying.
  • Divide the dough into 7-8 equal portions and roll them out slightly thicker than a roti.
  • Pork thoughout with the help of a fork, so that they don't swell while frying. { Be gentle, don't show your frustration on it ;)  }
  • With the help of a pizza cutter, cut it into strips.
  • Cut through diagonally to form small diamond shapes.
  • When the oil is hot, drop them and fry on medium heat. Keep stirring ocassionally.
  • Cook till they turn golden and remove on the paper towel.
  • Repeat with other portions of the dough.
  • Store in air tight container and enjoy your snack along with chai ( tea ).

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