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Monday, November 14, 2011

Nimki -Bengali Snack


Nimki or Namak pare is a famous north indian snack.It is made during the special occasions like diwali or Durga pooja.

Ingredients For Nimki Snack

1.Maida/all purpose flour - 1 1/2 cup
2.Wheat flour - 1/2 cup
3.Salt
4.Sugar - 1/4 tsp
5.Kalonji - 1/2 tsp
6.Baking powder - 1/4 tsp
7.Oil - 4 tsp
8.Oil as needed to fry the nimki
9.Water

How to prepare Nimki

1.In a large bowl mix the maida,wheat flour,salt,sugar,kalonji and baking powder.

2.By adding water knead them in to a smooth dough add 4 tsp oil to it.Keep the dough for almost 30 mts.

3.Make 3 to 4 smooth large balls out of it and roll it out in a chappathi roller.

4.Then using a knife cut this in to small diamond shape.

5.Heat the oil and then fry the nimki in the oil till it gets light golden in color.