Namak Pare (Salted Diamond Cuts)
I have such vivid memories of childhood associated with this one. It's an all time favourite holiday snack that mum would make to satiate our little hungry tummies! There are two versions of the diamond cuts, the sugar glazed and the salted ones. Needless to say, homes with kids more often than not dished up the salted variety. Except during Christmas when we got lucky!
Over the years, this has remained a favourite of all the Indian savoury bites! The entire process of dishing this up takes me down memory lane. I usually make this once a month and store in air tight containers for the rest of the month. It’s our humble, homemade substitute for store bought junkies…Makes for a great tea-time snack and it's hard to stop munching with just one! Truly is :)
Ingredients
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon ajwain seeds (Carom Seeds)
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
1/2 cup lukewarm water or approximately 5 to 6 tablespoons of water
Oil for frying (needs to be at least 1 inch high in the skillet)
This recipe makes about 60 to 65 pieces.
Method
Mix the flour, salt and ajwain seeds together. Add the ghee and mix well so it is evenly distributed. Now, add water very little at a time and knead to form a slightly tough dough. Note that the dough needs very little water. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, you will notice white spots on the dough, which indicates that the ingredients have been incorporated well. Pat your back and move on!
Slightly coat the dough with ghee, just a couple of drops and begin to roll it out on a flat surface. Roll out till about a centimeter thickness. Use a fork to prick the dough randomly to avoid fluffing up while frying. With the help of a knife, cut out long vertical strips. Now turn the dough and make cuts at an angle of 45 degree to form little diamond shaped strips. Deep fry on medium flame till the diamond cuts turn golden brown.
Serve with a cuppa chai and store the extras in an air-tight container for future!
Over the years, this has remained a favourite of all the Indian savoury bites! The entire process of dishing this up takes me down memory lane. I usually make this once a month and store in air tight containers for the rest of the month. It’s our humble, homemade substitute for store bought junkies…Makes for a great tea-time snack and it's hard to stop munching with just one! Truly is :)
Ingredients
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon ajwain seeds (Carom Seeds)
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
1/2 cup lukewarm water or approximately 5 to 6 tablespoons of water
Oil for frying (needs to be at least 1 inch high in the skillet)
This recipe makes about 60 to 65 pieces.
Method
Mix the flour, salt and ajwain seeds together. Add the ghee and mix well so it is evenly distributed. Now, add water very little at a time and knead to form a slightly tough dough. Note that the dough needs very little water. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, you will notice white spots on the dough, which indicates that the ingredients have been incorporated well. Pat your back and move on!
Slightly coat the dough with ghee, just a couple of drops and begin to roll it out on a flat surface. Roll out till about a centimeter thickness. Use a fork to prick the dough randomly to avoid fluffing up while frying. With the help of a knife, cut out long vertical strips. Now turn the dough and make cuts at an angle of 45 degree to form little diamond shaped strips. Deep fry on medium flame till the diamond cuts turn golden brown.
Serve with a cuppa chai and store the extras in an air-tight container for future!
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