Namak Pare Recipe

Namak Pare Recipe

Namak Pare, also known as Nimki, is a popular Indian snack that is loved by people of all ages. It is a crispy, savory snack that is perfect for munching on any time of the day. Namak Pare is made from a simple dough of flour, ghee, and spices. The dough is rolled out thin, cut into diamond shapes, and deep-fried until golden brown.
Namak Pare is a versatile snack that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with other snacks like sev and bhujia. It is also a popular ingredient in many Indian chaat dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup ghee, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon ajwain seeds
• Water, as needed

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, ghee, salt, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and ajwain seeds. Mix well until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
2. Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead the dough until it comes together.
3. Roll out the dough into a thin sheet, about 1/4 inch thick.
4. Cut the dough into diamond shapes using a knife or a pizza cutter.
5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pot over medium heat.
6. Carefully add the diamond-shaped pieces of dough to the hot oil, a few at a time.
7. Fry the Namak Pare until they are golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove the Namak Pare from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
9. Let the Namak Pare cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
10. Tips:
11. For extra flavor, you can add other spices like garam masala or chaat masala to the dough.
12. To make the Namak Pare extra crispy, you can let them dry out on a wire rack for a few hours before frying.
13. You can also bake the Namak Pare in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.