Go Back
+ servings
namak para

Namak Para [Nimki]

Jyoti Behrani
Namak para is a savory Indian tea-time snack that is crispy, flaky, and delicious. Made with simple pantry ingredients, and a few aromatic spices.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian, North Indian
Servings 8
Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

PREPARE THE DOUGH

  • In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour (atta), all-purpose flour (maida), semolina (sooji), carom seeds (ajwain), pepper, ghee or oil, and salt to taste. Mix all the ingredients with your hands. Take the flour mixture between your palms and rub it to form a crumbly breadcrumb-like texture. When you hold the mixture in your fist, it should hold its shape and not crumble.
  • Gradually, add cold water and form a stiff dough. Cover and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
    Note: Make the dough firm not soft, or else the namakpara will not be crunchy.

ROLL THE DOUGH

  • While you roll the dough, heat some oil in a Kadai or a wok for deep frying.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Shape the dough into balls and cover it with a clean kitchen towel.
  • Take a dough ball and roll it thick, about ½ centimeter thickness. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut into diamond or square shapes.

FRY THE NAMAK PARA

  • Once the oil is moderately hot, reduce the heat to medium-low. Carefully, drop the cut dough into a Kadai and fry the namakpara, until light golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • It takes around 4-5 minutes to fry the namakpara. Fry the namakpara until both sides are light golden brown and crispy. Remove it on a strainer or paper towel.
  • Finish frying the rest of the namakpara.
    Note: Do not overcrowd the Kadai, work in batches of 3-4, to maintain the temperature of the oil.
  • Allow the namakpara to come to room temperature. Serve or store it in an air-tight container for up to a month.

Notes

Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips For Delicious Namak Para
  2. FAQs

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Namak Para [Nimki]
Amount per Serving
Calories
173
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
78
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
2
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
8
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Tried this recipe?Mention @livingsmartandhealthy or tag #livingsmartandhealthy
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!Check out Living Smart And Healthy!

KEYWORD

khasta namak pare recipe, Mathri, Namak para, namak para calories, namak para in english, namakpare, namkin, Nimki, nimkin