Homemade Namakpare

Ingredients

• 2 cup all purpose flour
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
• 2 tbsp ghee
• water (as needed)
• oil (for deep frying)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the all purpose flour, salt, and carom seeds (ajwain).

2. 2

   Add the ghee to the flour mixture and rub it in with your fingertips until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Gradually add water as needed and knead into a firm, smooth dough.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into portions and roll each portion out into a thin sheet.

5. 5

   Cut the rolled dough into small diamond or rectangular shapes.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

7. 7

   Deep fry the dough pieces in batches until they are golden brown and crispy.

8. 8

   Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let cool completely before storing.

Notes

The source provided the ingredient list but omitted the specific preparation steps; these steps represent the standard mechanical process for making Namakpare based on the ingredients provided. For best results, ensure the dough is firm and fry on medium heat to achieve a consistent crunch.

Nutrition per serving

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