Namak Para Recipe
Learn how to make crispy and delicious Namak Para at home. Perfect for tea-time or festive snacking.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Knife or pizza cutter
- Deep frying pan
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 cups wheat flour or 1¾ cup all-purpose flour + ¼ cup semolina
- 5 tablespoons oil or ghee
- ¼ teaspoon hing asafoetida - optional
- ¾ to 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ajwain carom seeds
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon crushed black pepper
- ½ cup water plus more if needed
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, semolina, ajwain, black pepper, and hing in a bowl.
- Add oil and mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add water to make a stiff dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll into thin sheets and cut into small diamond shapes.
- Heat oil and fry in batches until crispy and golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and allow to cool.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Video
Notes
- Fry on medium heat for best results.
- Store in an airtight container for longer freshness.
- Try baking at 180°C (350°F) for a healthier version.