Namak Pare

Namak Pare (Namak Para) or Nimki is a crunchy, tasty or fried snacks which are best as a tea time snacks. You can also serve this with mint or green chutney. This is generally made during festivals or for travelling. This is made from maida (All-purpose flour), Ajwain (Carom Seeds) and salt. Make it in diamond or strips shape, as you prefer.

This easy and quick recipe can be prepared at home without investing too much time and effort. Whenever you want, you can make this. Kids and Guests everyone will much them.

Ingredients:

1 cup Maida
1/2 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds)
Salt – to taste
2 tablespoons Oil for kneading
Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

Step 1-

Sieve the flour and mix with salt, ajwain and oil in a bowl. Now add little water at a time and start kneading the dough. Make a tight dough. Water quantity may vary. Cover the dough and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

Step 2-

After 15 minutes knead the dough once again. Divide the dough in 2 parts. Make a ball and roll each in a thin circle with the help of a rolling pin. Cut the circle in long rectangles or diamonds as you desire.

Step 3-

Heat oil for frying in a kadhai or pan and when it is hot, add a few pieces in the oil. Do not overcrowd them. Fry the namakpare on both sides on low heat till golden brown. Remove from oil and drain excess oil. Keep on paper towel so that it absorbs the excess oil.

Let it cool completely then store in a container for up to 10-15 days.

Tips:

Instead of maida you can use whole wheat flour (chapati atta).
Add 2 tbsp. sooji in maida while kneading, it makes them crispy.
Knead the dough tight like a puri dough. Soft dough will make namakpare not so crispy.
Do not reduce oil amount. Too little oil will make namakpare not crispy and flaky.
Fry them on low heat so that they cook from inside.

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