How to make Namakpara - A teatime snack made out of refined flour and whole wheat flour.
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Main Ingredients : Whole Wheat Flour, Refined Flour
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
Namakpara Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
For more recipes related to Namakpara checkout Masala Khakhra, Puran Poli, Pan Pizza, Baked Chatpati Shankerpali . You can also find more Snacks and Starters recipes like Chicken Vol-au-vent, Raw Banana Purichit, Smoky Paneer And Tendli Wrap, Hara Masale ka Bhuna Paneer.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Namakpara Recipe
Whole Wheat Flour 1/2 cup
Refined Flour 1/2 cup
Baking powder 1/2 teaspoon
Ghee 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Mix the two flours and baking powder. Add ghee and rub in with fingertips to get a mixture resembling breadcrumbs. Add salt and crushed carom seeds. Add sufficient cold water to make a stiff dough.
Step 2
Cover the dough and let it rest for some time. Sprinkle some refined flour on a flat surface and roll out the dough into a half-centimeter thick disc. Preheat oven to 200°C.
Step 3
Grease a baking tray with a little oil and sprinkle refined flour on it. Cut the rolled out dough into diamond shaped pieces. Place them on the baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for fifteen to twenty minutes. Serve hot or cool completely and store in an airtight container.
