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 ).