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Namak Pare

Namak Pare

Namak pare is a crunchy deep-fried snack made using whole-wheat flour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 People
Calories 0.698 kcal

Equipment

  • Rolling Pan
  • Kadai
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 Tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
  • 3 - 4 Tbsp Ghee
  • Water as required
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl add whole wheat flour, salt and carom (ajwain) seeds. Mix well.
  • Add ghee and mix well, rub in between palms to mix thoroughly.
  • Take some flour in the palm and make a fist, the flour should bind together.
  • Adding water in small quantities, knead the firm dough.
  • Cover and let it rest for 10 – 15 mins.
  • Knead again for at least 5 mins to make it smooth.
  • Divide into 2 equal parts. Make a dough ball.
  • Roll into circle keeping desired thickness.
  • Cut into square or any shape of choice.
  • Deep fry in a medium-hot oil on a low flame till golden crisp.
  • Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.

Baking Method –

  • Grease the baking tray or line with aluminium foil.
  • Place the cut namak pare over a baking tray. Brush them with melted ghee or oil.
  • In a preheated oven, bake at 180 C for 20 – 25 min, or till edges turn golden brown.

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Notes

• Add ghee to the flour and mix nicely to make khasta namak pare.
• Always fry on a low flame till done.
• Knead the dough nicely to get the texture right.