Namak Pare Traditional And Air Fryer Recipe

Namak Pare is a popular Indian snack that can be enjoyed year around. It is especially made during Diwali along with other sweet and savory snacks. Namak Para (singular) which literally translates to “salt piece” is a savory variation of the popular sweet Shakkarpara. Also known as “Khare Shankarpale”, “Nimki”, “Namkeen” or “Tukdi” these tasty finger foods make for a fun-to-eat snack for kids and adults. In this recipe, mom cuts them into bite-sized squares but they can also be cut into diamonds or thin strips. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry

Mom’s Tips For Best Namak Pare

Use fine whole wheat flour and make a firm dough Coarsely grind cumin seeds and carom seeds for the best flavor and aromaRed chili powder is optional and you can also skip it if you likeRoll them thin and fry on low medium heat until they are golden brown and crisp

Ingredients For Namakpare

Whole Wheat flour - finely ground whole wheat flour from Indian grocery stores Spices - red chili powder, turmeric, cumin seeds, carom seeds, and salt (aka namak)Oil - for frying or oil spray for air frying. I like to use neutral avocado oil

How To Make Namak Pare

Using a mortar and pestle coarsely grind cumin and carom seedsAdd flour, salt, and oil to a medium mixing bowl. Massage well with your hand making sure the oil is evenly distributed in the flour. You should be able to make a loose ball with the flourAdd cumin seeds, carom seeds, turmeric, and red chili powder. Mix well.Adding a little bit of water at a time, knead the dough. Add a teaspoon of oil if needed to make a smooth dough.

Make 4 even balls with the dough. Roll one piece of dough into a thin 8-inch circle. Use dry flour if needed for rolling.Using a pizza cutter or a knife the rolled circle into 1-inch squares of namak pare. Place them in one or two layers on a large tray. Lightly sprinkle some dry flour if needed to prevent them from sticking to one another.Repeat rolling the remaining dough and cutting it into small squares

Heat oil in a frying pan and allow it to heat for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat. Add the cut namak pare, to the hot oil. Depending on the size of your pan you can add more or less. The pan should be full with a single layer of namak pare frying.Reduce the heat to medium-low and fry for 3 to 4 minutes as they gradually turn light brown. Drain out any excess oil and remove the namak pare onto a paper towel-lined tray.To Air Fry - Preheat the air fryer to 350 F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Line the namak pare in one layer and lightly spray oil over it. Air fry for 5 to 6 minutes at 350 F.