Namkeen Shakarpara

 NAMKEEN METHI SHAKARPARA

Namkeen Shakarpara is a popular dry snack from the gujarat state.It a popular and tongue-tickling in taste.It's very easy to make this jar snack and its ingredients boosts the flavor of shakarpara.When served with tea it makes the tea-time delicious.It is also a one of the good school time or office time snacks.Enjoy namkeen shakarpara recipe below.

PREP TIME     : 10 mins

COOK TIME   : 30 mins

TOTAL TIME  : 40 mins

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cup plain flour(maida)                                       

1/2 cup finely chopped fenugreek(methi ) leaves

11/2 tbsp red chili powder

1/4 tbsp turmeric powder

1/2 tbsp hing

1/4 cup curd(dahi)

2-3 tbsp sesame seeds(til)

1 tbsp ghee

1 tbsp salt (as needed)

2-3 tbsp water(as needed)

oil for frying

METHOD:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl,mix  well and knead a stiff dough using 1 tbsp of water.

2.Keep aside for 5 mins.

3.Divide the dough into 5 portions.

4.Roll out one portion into a circle and prick surface with a fork at regular intervals.

5.Cut into diamond shapes.

6.Heat the oil and deep fry the namkeen shakarparas on low flame till they turn brown.Crisp from both the sides.

7.Drain on tissue paper.

8..Repeat the steps for remaining portions.Allow it to cool  completely and it's now ready to serve.

TIPS:

1.It can be stored in air tight container for 10-15 days.

2.Instead of curd water can be used for kneading the dough but,using curd gives a good taste.

3.Maida can be replace with mixture of wheat flour and plain flour.