Namkeen Shakkarpara Video by Tarla Dalal Video by Tarla Dalal
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Namkeen Shakarpara Recipe Video by Tarla Dalal
Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
40 Mins
Total Time
50 Mins
Makes
3.00 cups.
Ingredients
For Namkeen Shakarpara
1 1/2 cups plain flour (maida)
1/2 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/4 cup curd (dahi)
2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1 tbsp melted ghee
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a stiff dough using approx. 1 tbsp of water.
- Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
- Roll out a portion of the dough into a 175 mm. (7") diameter circle.
- Prick the surface with a fork at regular intervals.
- Cut into 25 mm. (1") diamond shaped pieces.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry the namkeen shakkarparas, on a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour and crisp from both the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
- Repeat steps 3 to 6 to make more namkeen shakkarparas in 4 more batches.
- Cool completely and store in an air-tight container.
Handy tips:
- You do not require any flour for rolling, but if necessary a little oil can be used for rolling.
- Can be stored in air tight container for 15 days and can be given to kids in their tiffin also.
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