Namak Para

PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 430 grams all purpose flour, 50 milliliters oil, 2 teaspoons carom seeds, 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and mix them well.
2. Now add 200 milliliters hot water little by little as required at time, and form a dough.Dough should be stiff .Knead the dough very well.
3. Cover and keep aside for 20 - 30 minutes.
4. Take one ball and with the roller roll around 8 inch disc slightly thicker than roti(indian bread).
5. With the help of the knife cut it into diamond shapes or straight in a length.
6. Do not stack the piece one over other and separate each cut.
7. Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet. Slowly drop the pieces into oil and deep fry them till crisp and slightly golden brown in color .
8. Drain it on an absorbent paper.
9. Once the namak pare are cooled down completely you can store them in air tight containers.
10. Serve with chai or coffee.