Namake Paare

Namak paare is a crunchy snack generally preffered along with hot tea/coffee. I remember, my mom used to make these in a very huge quantity and stored them in an air tight container. I have been planning and trying to make this from a quiet some time. These can be prepared in large quantities without too much of an effort. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

All Purpose Flour/Maida - 1/2cup

Wheat Flour - 1/2cup

Sooji - 2tsp

Salt - 3/4tsp

Oil - 2Tbsp

Carom(ajwain) Seeds - 1/4tsp

Water to kneed the dough

Oil - to fry

Procedure:

1. Mix together the all purpose flour, wheat flour, sooji, ajwain seeds, salt and oil together.

2. Mix as much water as needed to make a firm dough(like chapati dough).

3. Cover with a damp cloth and keep it aside for 15minutes.

4. Divide the dough into 2 equal halfs.

4. Take 1 half and roll it up into a circle(like how you do it for chapati) and prick them with a fork all over the rolled dough, so that the paaras do not puff while frying.

5. Cut the rolled dough into 1/2 inch wide and 2 inch long pieces. Infact, you can cut them in any desired shape you want.

6. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Make sure the oil is hot and then drop the paaras into the oil and fry them till golden brown on both sides.

7. Remove them on a paper towel. The paaras will be crisp after they come to a room temperature. Store it in an air tight container and enjoy eating them.