Namak Pare Recipe
Namak Pare are crunchy flaky snacks made from deep fried maida. These bite sized snacks are a favorite of most kids and perfect for munching along with evening tea. Most households in India prepare & store these snacks in bulk specially around festivals.
Recipe Info
Ingredients For Namak Pare Recipe
- 1.5 Cups Maida (Plain Flour)
- 1/2 Cup Sooji (Rava / Semolina)
- 2 Teaspoon Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
- 1-2 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste
- 2-3 Tablespoons Desi Ghee or Cooking Oil
Step By Step Instructions for Namak Pare Recipe
- Mix maida (plain flour) and sooji (semolina) in a wide vessel.1.5 Cups Maida (Plain Flour), 1/2 Cup Sooji (Rava / Semolina)
- Add ajwain (carom seeds) and salt according to your taste.2 Teaspoon Ajwain (Carom Seeds), 1-2 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste
- Then add molten desi ghee and mix well with your hands to coat the flour in the ghee completely.2-3 Tablespoons Desi Ghee or Cooking Oil
- Add around 1/2 cup water in small increments to make a tight dough.
- Divide this dough into 3-4 equal portions and shape it into balls.
- Place the dough onto a flat surface. Use a rolling pin to flatten them out into round discs of around 10-12 inches in diameter.
- Cut the discs vertically into long thin strips of around 1/2-1 inch width.
- Then cut them horizontally to get a rectangular or diamond shape, around 3 inches in length. You can vary the dimensions as you desire.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the namak pare in batches till they turn light golden brown in color. Fry them on medium heat for the first few minutes and then turn the heat to low to allow them to cook from the inside.
- Flip them when they are halfway cooked to ensure even browning from both sides. Drain the excess oil by placing the namak paras on a kitchen roll.
- Namak Pare are ready. You can serve them immediately or store them for later use. For storage, allow the namak paras to cool completely otherwise they will become soggy. Then store them in a airtight container in a cool dry place.
