Recipe

Nimki
(निमकी)

Recipe Contributed By: Radha Prasad , Patna

 Ingredients

Maida (refined flour) - 2 cup (200 gm)
Mangraila  - 1/2 tsp
Ajwain - 1/2 tsp
Ghee or Refined Oil - 6 tbsp (for moyan)
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Refined Oil for deep frying - As required

 Method of Preparation

1. Mix thoroughly ajwain, mangraila, salt and 6 tbsp ghee with maida.

2. Knead to a hard dough using a little water at a time.

3. Divide the dough in 4 equal parts.

4. Roll out each part into 3-4 mm thick rotis.

5. Cut the rotis into 5 mm wide strips using a knife.

6. Cross cut to make 1" long nimki pieces.

7. Deep fry nimkis to golden brown colour on low to medium heat.

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