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Spicy Thukkada (Diamond Cuts / Diamond Biscuits)

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A great evening teatime snack item, this is a favorite during Diwali.
Spicy Thukkada (Diamond Cuts / Diamond Biscuits / Savoury Maida Biscuits)

Spicy Thukkada is a popular snack in India during Diwali time. It is made of a dough made from maida flour or wheat flour and deep-fried in oil. The dough is shaped into small, diamond shapes (hence the name) and spiced with choice of spices and salt.

A sweet variation of this dish includes the addition of sugar to the dough along with other spices.

Spicy Thukkada (Diamond Cuts / Diamond Biscuits / Savoury Maida Biscuits)

Spicy Thukkada (Diamond Cuts / Diamond Biscuits / Savoury Maida Biscuits)
5 from 4 votes

Spicy Thukkada (Diamond Cuts / Diamond Biscuits) Recipe

A great evening teatime snack item, this is a favorite during Diwali.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Diamond Biscuits, Diamond Cut, Savoury Maida Biscuits

Ingredients for Spicy Thukkada (Diamond Cuts / Diamond Biscuits)

  • 1 cup Plain Flour or Wheat Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Ghee
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Oil
  • Oil for frying

How to make Spicy Thukkada (Diamond Cuts / Diamond Biscuits)

  • Sieve the flour well.
  • Add salt, pepper powder and asafoetida powder.
  • Gradually add a little water and 1/4 tsp oil. Knead well to a chapati dough consistency.
  • Add ghee and knead again.
  • Make small balls of the dough and roll them into medium sized chapatis.
  • Cut the chapatis into small diamond shapes and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium flame.
  • Fry the diamond cuts till golden.
  • Remove and drain excess oil.
  • Serve as a snack or add them to mixture.

 

Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar founded Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. A digital marketer by profession and a passionate food lover, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. With Awesome Cuisine, he combines his expertise in digital marketing with his deep love for food, sharing delicious recipes and inspiring others to appreciate the joy of cooking. Through Awesome Cuisine, he invites you to join him on a flavorful journey and discover the wonders of Indian cuisine.

2 comments

Vijay November 7, 2022 - 3:20 pm

thx u for sharing the spicy thukkada pls tell me what to do with the teaspoon of oil

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Praveen Kumar November 7, 2022 - 4:32 pm

Hi,
You can use it at step 2.

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