Namak para, also nimki or nimkin is a crunchy savoury snack eaten in the Indian Subcontinent. It is also referred as Mathri sometimes in some parts of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Namak para is ribbon-like strips of pastry delicately seasoned with ajwain and cumin seeds in pure ghee or any oil.

Namakpaare

By Divya Kalra

Dec, 5th

663

Servings

1 person

Cook Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

0 - 3

Ingredients

Maida 1 cup
Refined Oil 1 tablespoons
Salt 1 teaspoons

Instructions

Take 1 cup maida , then add 1 tablespoon oil in it.then add 1 spoon salt and mix it well
Now make a tight Dough with adding some Water.after that Keep it for 20 minutes
After that make small pedas and roll It. Now Cut into shape

Now heat the oil in the pan and do not Overheat.
When the oil is hot, add salt to it and let the gas cook slowly.
Cook the gas slowly so that it does not remain raw. Cook until the salt turns golden brown.

Turn off the gas when it turns golden brown and enjoy the food. You can eat it with chutney if you Want.

Notes/Tips

Cook it slowly on the gas And if you want to add celery, then you can add celery after oil

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