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Namak Para
Sapana Behl
Namak Para is a deep-fried savoury snack that is very popular in North India.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
45
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
Course
Snack
Cuisine
North Indian
Servings
4
People10
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Heavy Bottom Pan
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2
cups
all-purpose flour/maida
1
teaspoon
carom seeds /ajwain
salt to taste
1/4
cup
oil
1/2
cup
water
Oil for frying
Instructions
Take all ingredients ( except oil for frying) in a mixing bowl and knead a smooth dough.
Divide the dough into two balls.
Roll one ball of dough into a round or rectangle shape with a rolling pin.
Cut into a diamond shape.
Heat oil for frying in a open pan , add the cut pieces one by one, and keep the heat medium.
Allow them to fry on low heat for at least 15 minutes or until golden and crispy from all sides with frequent stirring.
Likewise, repeat the process with remaining round balls.
Drain on a paper towel, let them cool and store in an airtight container.
Enjoy with tea or coffee.
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Notes
Make sure to knead the stiff dough to make the namak para.
The texture of namak para will depend on how thick or thin you have rolled them.
Keep stirring in between while frying the namakpara.
Make sure to keep the heat on medium while frying.
Store them in airtight containers and they stay fresh for a good one month.
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