easy nimki recipe | crisp bangla nimki | how to make nimki namkeen
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 30 pieces
- Category: snacks
- Cuisine: Bangladeshi
Ingredients
- 2 cup maida / plain flour
- ½ tsp cumin / jeera
- ½ tsp ajwain / carom seeds
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
- water to knead
other ingredients:
- ¼ cup ghee / clarified butter
- ¼ cup maida / plain flour
- oil for frying
Method
- firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 2 cup maida.
- also add ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp ajwain and ½ tsp salt.
- further add 2 tbsp ghee, crumble and mix well.
- now add water as required and knead dough.
- furthermore, pinch a large ball sized dough and dust with maida.
- using a rolling pin roll slightly thin.
- now rub ½ tsp of ghee over the rolled dough.
- also sprinkle 2 tsp maida and spread uniformly.
- start rolling tight. this helps to get multiple layers in nimki.
- now cut 1 inch pieces and check for layers.
- press slightly and dust with maida.
- roll to rectangle or square shape and fold triangle.
- prick with a fork to prevent from puffing up while frying.
- now deep fry in medium hot oil.
- finally, enjoy nimki as an evening tea time snack or store in an airtight container for at least 2 weeks.
Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note
Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.