When it comes to Christmas And New Year, this is the time of the year we prepare lots of snacks, cakes and meat preparations. And this Crispy Namkee recipe is one of them. We prepare this in large quantities and distribute with neighbours, close friends and relatives. This is an easy recipe with just 6 basic ingredients.

Namkee

#FoodismXmas
By Akum Raj Jamir

Dec, 27th

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Servings
10 persons
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
5 - 7

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon kalonji/nigella seeds
  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup or more
  • A pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl add the flour, kalonji, baking powder and mix well.
  • Dissolve the sugar in milk and keep aside.
  • Add 2 tbsps oil and rub it well with the flour mixture to get a crumble texture.
  • Add milk little at a time and knead the dough. The dough should be soft and firm.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest for sometime. This step is optional.
  • Knead the dough again. Take a medium size dough and roll it between your palms and slightly flatten it.
  • With a rolling pin, roll it into a thin poori and cut them in desired shape.
  • Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
  • When the oil is hot reduce the heat and first drop few Namkee and fry them for few mins. Remove them.
  • Now drop the Namkees in batches and fry them in medium heat till golden and crisp. Do not over crowd them while frying.
  • This Namkees can be store for couple of weeks or upto a month.

Notes/Tips

1. Salt is optional 2, You can increase the sugar quality as per your preference. 3. You can also use 1 or 2 eggs. If using add it with the milk and sugar and whisk well. 4. You can use black or white sesame seeds instead of kalonji The Namkee is super crispy, so delicious and a perfect tea time snacks. And the best thing is you can prepare it in large quantities and can store for couple of weeks or upto a month.