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:
Tips For Delicious Namak Para
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.