Namak Para

Namak Para (also known as Namak Pare or Nimki) is a crispy, crunchy snack usually served with tea. It is also a perfect delight for Diwali, Holi and other festivals where snacks are made in plenty. Made with wheat flour, plain flour and spices, it is very simply and easy to make.

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Namak Para

Namak Pare or Namak Para is a simple and easy to make teatime snack.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: North Indian

Keyword: evening snack, teatime

Ingredients

• 2 cup Wheat Flour (Atta)
• 2 cup Maida (Plain Flour)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
• 3 tbsp Ghee
• 2 tsp Black Peppercorns crushed
• 2 tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
• 1 cup Water
• Oil for frying
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• Sieve the flours, baking soda and salt.
• Add all the other ingredients and mix to a firm dough.
• To a dusted board, roll a medium sized dough into a flat disc.
• Make a diamond shaped pattern on top of the disc.
• Heat oil in a kadai and fry them until golden brown.
• Remove the namak para's and drain the excess oil.
• Allow it to cool down for a while.
• Store them in an air tight container.

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