Spiced Namak Peda/Spiced Namak Pare

Prep Time: 15min
Cook Time: 20min
Total Time: 35min
Yield: 3-4 Servings

Ingredients

1 Cup Maida/Refined Wheat Flour
Salt to Taste
1/2 Tspn Red Chilli Powder
1/2 Tspn Chaat Masala
1/4 Tspn Coriander(Dhania) Powder
1 Tblspn Butter
Pinch of Baking Soda
1/2 Tspn Caraway Seeds(Ajwain/Oma)
1/2 Tspn Cumin(Jeera) Seeds
1/4 Cup Water or add as needed
Oil for Deep Fry

Directions

• In a bowl; combine all the ingredients except oil to make a smooth dough. 

                                                           

• Cover with a cloth & let the dough rest for 10 minutes. 
• Place the dough on a well floured surface & make 4 equal size balls from the dough. Take one dough ball & flatten it using your palm.
• Using a rolling pin roll each dough into a circular shaped disc (not too thin or thick) on the floured surface.

                                                            

• Cut into diamond shape using a knife.

• Heat oil in a sauce pan/kadai on a medium flame & once oil is hot enough, drop them in oil.
• Fry them in small batches for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown & keep turning them with a strainer ladle while frying otherwise they get discoloured. 
• Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towel to remove excess oil & cool them at room temperature.
• Serve namak peda as an evening snack.

Note: Store in an airtight container & stays fresh for 15-20 days at room temperature.