Kucho Nimki

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By Mohini Gupta

Mar, 17th

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Servings
4 persons
Cook Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups maida/ All purpose flour
  • 1/4 th tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1.5 cups oil for frying
  • 1/4 th tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp Chaat or Peri Peri Masala
  • 1/2 tsp kalonji or nigella seeds
  • 1/2 cup water or as needed for kneading

Instructions

  • Mix flour with baking powder,salt,kalonji and 2 tbsp oil.Sift well till crumbly.Add approximately 1/4 cup water or as needed to make a tight dough.Keep covered for 10 minutes.Add 1 tsp oil and knead again.Divide dough into 2 balls.
  • Smear little oil and roll out the dough like a chapati or into a thin circle. With the help of a knife or pizza cutter cut into thin strips and then diagonally.Heat oil and fry nimki in low to medium flame till light brown and crispy.
  • Sprinkle some Chaat or Peri Peri Masala.Cool and store in airtight container. These crispy fried salted Indian snack are perfect for anytime munching.Serve nimki with a cup of hot tea or coffee or as a quick snack on special occasions like Holi or Durga Puja.