Fafda

Ingredients list for Fafda

• 2 cups Gram flour (besan)
• 1 teaspoon Papad khar
• ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• + for greasing Oil 3 tablespoons + for deep-frying
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Combine gram flour, papad khar, turmeric powder, chilli powder, carom seeds, salt and oil in a bowl and mix well. Add sufficient water and knead into soft dough.
2. Transfer the dough onto a worktop and knead well. Transfer into a bowl, cover with damp muslin cloth and set aside for 30 minutes. Divide the dough into small portions.
3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
4. Grease the worktop with some oil, shape each portions into a cylinder and stretch into long strips pressing with your palm. Trim the edges with a knife and deep-fry each strip in hot oil till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
5. Serve.

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