This is a spicy & tangy version. Few days back, I have posted "Namak Pare" recipe in my blog, this time I tried something new adding some fresh herbs & spices in it, to make it more tasty. They puff up and become crisp while frying. It is an easy recipe to make and excellent tea time snacks and are also made during festive occasions.
You can make end number of namkeen's recipe at home then do check kurkuri bhindi (okra fry), khaman dhokla, potato chips, vegetable appe(south indian snack), raw banana chips and many more
Let's start to make this easy and quick masala namak pare recipe with simple step-by-step process.
Ingredients :
Refined Flour / Maida - 1 cup
Semolina (Sooji) - 1/2 cup
Beaten Yogurt - 1/4 cup
Carom seeds / Ajwain - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander powder - 1/2 to 1 tsp
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
Raw Mango powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil for frying
Clarified butter(ghee) for dough- 2 to 3 tbsp
Preparation Method :
1. Sieve the flour, semolina in a bowl, carom seeds and salt together.
2. Add 2 tablespoon of clarified butter(ghee) and mix well. Add beaten yogurt warm water and knead into a stiff dough.
3. Shape the dough into a ball, roll the ball into a thick circle and cut them into long stripes with the help of knife (or as per as your choice of shapes)
4. Heat sufficient oil in a pan. Deep fry squares and remove when light brown in color and drain on kitchen paper.
5. Mix all the remaining spices. Add ½ tbsp hot oil and mix well. Add the fried pare and toss well. When cool, store in an airtight container.
Happy Cooking & Enjoy :)
