NAMAK PARE OR NAMAK PARA

NAMAK PARE OR NAMAK PARA

Namak Pare or Namak Para is crispy delicious deep-fried savoury Pakistani snacks or crackers. The addition of  Carom Seeds (Ajwain) gives a delicate flavor and tempting aroma to classic namak pare recipe. They make an ultimate snack to nosh on, along with a morning or evening tea. So, what are you waiting for? Pamper yourself with this classic namak para. Here is how to make a crispy namak pare recipe at home.

PREPARATION TIME: 10 mins        COOKING TIME:30 mins   SERVING: 8

INGREDIENTS

All-Purpose Flour 2 cups 
Ghee or Oil 2-3 tbsp 
Salt to taste
Carom Seeds (Ajwain) 1 tsp
Water to knead the dough
Oil for frying

METHOD

• In a large bowl, add maida, ghee, ajwain, and salt, mix well. Now, start mixing with fingers to crumble them well. To check, hold the crumbled mixture into a fist and it will form a shape.
• Gradually, add water and start kneading the dough. The dough should be firm. Do not add too much at a time as we need firm dough, it should not be soft. Cover the dough with a clean damp kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes to set it well.
• Once the dough is ready, divide the dough into equal parts. Take one portion and roll out into disc with a thickness of 4-5 mm, heat enough oil in deep pan/kadhai.
• Now, cut shape the rolled disc into a long strip of 2-3 inches using a sharp knife. However, you can give diamond cut shape also to namak pare, or shape them as per your choice.
• When the oil is hot, simmer the heat to medium-low. Slide the namak paare gently into the hot oil
• Fry the namak pare until they are golden brown and crisp. Do not over fry them and do not fry them on very high heat. High heat will burn the namak paare, also, they will remain uncooked within.
•  Remove and drain excess oil and repeat the same for all the dough balls. Cool namak paare completely.
•  Store them in a clean airtight container at room temperature easily for more than a month. Serve them as a snack with tea or coffee.
• Notes:
• You can also make namak pare in the oven, lay them in line on a baking tray, spray or brush with oil and bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 20-15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

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