Achaari Namak Pare - Holi Special

Namakpare

Namak para is one of the most common snacks you will find in confectionary and chai shops in India. Namak para is made from all-purpose flour seasoned with different spices. Their salty and crispy taste gives a nice treat to your taste buds

Holi celebration parties are incomplete without Namakpare, once they are served on a plate, it is impossible to stop your hand until the plate gets empty.

• Preparation Time 10 - 15 minutes
• Cooking Time  15 minutes
• Course Snacks

Ingredients

• All-Purpose Flour  1 cup
• Carom Seeds 1 tsp
• Baking Soda a pinch
• Ghee 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Water as required 
• Oil For frying

For Chatpata Masala

• Cumin Powder 1 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder  1tsp
• Fennel Seed Powder  1 tsp
• Salt 1 tsp
• Rock Salt 1 tsp
• Amchur Powder 1 tsp

Directions

• In a mixing bowl add all-purpose flour, carom seeds, a pinch of baking soda, salt, ghee, and rub the flour very well so that it can hold a shape.
• Now drizzle a little water and knead a stiff dough. cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add all the dry spices and prepare the masala.
• Knead gently the rested dough and roll a big chapati, which has to be a little thick.
• Take a pizza cutter or knife and cut it into criss-cross to give it a diamond shape or shape of your choice.
• Heat oil in a kadhai drop in the namakapare and deep fry them on medium to low flame until golden and crisp. take them out on an absorbent paper.
• Sprinkle the prepared masala. Ready to serve!

Instant Kitchenette Tip

• Add 1/2 tsp of sugar powder to the chatpata masala to balance out the flavors.