Punjabi Namak Pare

Also, you can prepare this snack well in advance for festivals, so that whenever your guests visit you, you can spend some time with them and serve them Namak Pare without any preparation.

Tips to make best Namak Para at home

The consistency of the dough is very important while making this snack. It should be tight like a poori dough.

Temperature of the oil is also very important factor. Heat the oil nicely and then turn the heat to low. Now add the Namak Pare in the hot oil and cook on low heat until they are browned.

This process will take time but frying on low heat is important for them to become crispy and coked from inside.

Drain the Namak Pare on  plate lined with kitchen tissue. It will absorb the extra oil and make them crisp.

Store the namak pare in any airtight container for up to 10-15 days.

You can add flavourings to your Namap Paare dough as per your liking. I sometimes like to add a mix of spices and sometimes make Pudiney ke Namak Pare. You can also add cumin seeds in the dough.

How to make Namak Pare in oven?

Although I prefer frying the Namak Pare and eat them in small portion rather than oven baking them as it definitely compromise on the taste, but if you are a health freak and loves to eat these by handful, then baking them in oven is a good option.

You can make the dough and cut the namak pare and then line them on a baking tray in a single layer. Spray with oil and bake in a pre heated oven at 160 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

These are my kiddo’s favourite snack, so they even get packed in his tiffin. Super easy to make, these can be eaten any time! Learn its recipe and enjoy it for tea time or on festivals.

Namak Paare with Whole Wheat Flour

You can replace half of the maida with whole wheat flour or even use only whole wheat flour to make Namak Paare.  The taste is slightly different but quite nice when made using atta or wheat flour.

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How to make Punjabi Namak Pare Step By Step

Mix maida, sooji, salt, ajwain and ghee in a bowl.

Mix nicely.

Add a few tbsp of water at a time and mix to make a tight dough. Cover the dough and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.

Divide the dough in 2 parts and roll each in a thin circle.

Cut the circle in long rectangles or diamonds.

Fry the namakpare on low heat till golden brown.

Keep in mind that these will continue to brown a bit even after taking out from oil. Remove from oil on a tissue lined plate. Cool and store in an airtight container for up to 10-15 days.

Namak Pare Recipe

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Namak Pare

Crispy and crunchy, Namak Pare are a great snack to enjoy with a cup of hot ginger tea. They are a staple during the Diwali and Holi festivities. Make these at home using this step by step recipe.

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 137 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 1 cup All Purpose Flour/ Maida
• 2 tbsp Fine Semolina/ Sooji
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Carom Seeds/ Ajwain
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix maida, sooji, salt, ajwain and ghee in a bowl.

2. Mix nicely.

3. Add a few tbsp of water at a time and mix to make a tight dough.

4. Cover the dough and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

5. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.

6. Divide the dough in 2 parts and roll each in a thin circle.

7. Cut the circle in long rectangles or diamonds.

8. Heat oil for frying in a pan and when it is hot, simmer the heat.

9. Fry the namakpare on low heat till golden brown.

10. Keep in mind that these will continue to brown a bit even after taking out from oil.

11. Remove from oil on a tissue lined plate.

12. Cool and store in an airtight container for up to 10-15 days.

Recipe Notes

The key to make good namak pare is to knead a tight dough.

Fry them on low heat for the first 10 minutes so that they get nicely cooked from inside. After that you can slightly increase the heat and fry until they are browned.

You can also add masala to the dough to make Masala Namakpare or Pudina Powder to make Pudiney ke Namak Pare.

Nutrition Facts

Namak Pare

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 12mg 4%

Sodium 291mg 12%

Potassium 31mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%

Protein 2g 4%

Calcium 0.3%

Iron 6.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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