lachha namak para recipe | layered nimki recipe | layered namak paare

Ingredients

• 3 cup maida
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ¼ tsp pepper powder
• 2 tbsp kasuri methi
• pinch hing
• ¾ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp hot oil
• water, for kneading
• oil, for frying

Steps

1. firstly, in a large bowl take 3 cup maida.
2. add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder, 2 tbsp kasuri methi, pinch hing and ¾ tsp salt. mix well.
3. now add 2 tbsp hot oil and mix well.
4. crumble and mix making sure the flour is moist.
5. add water, as required and start to knead the dough.
6. knead to a smooth and tight dough.
7. now pinch a ball sized dough and dust with maida.
8. roll to thin thickness.
9. brush with oil and then dust with maida.
10. fold on sides and again brush with oil followed by dusting with maida.
11. fold again and roll slightly.
12. fold again to have good layers. make sure to brush with oil and dust with maida in every layer.
13. cut into thick strips using a sharp knife.
14. drop into hot oil, keeping the flame on low.
15. fry on low flame until the nimki turns crispy and golden brown.
16. drain off to remove excess oil.
17. finally, enjoy crispy lachha namak para for a month when stored in an airtight container.