Namkeen Kaju Mathri | Kaju Nimki | Masala Fried Kaju
 
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Namkeen Kaju is a type of Mathri or Namakpara, which is a Diwali special savory deep-fried snack.
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Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Maida / APF - 2 cup
  • Ghee - ¼ cup
  • Salt - 1 tsp, as per taste
  • Black pepper powder - 1 tsp
  • Roasted cumin powder - 1 tsp
  • Chaat masala - 1 tbsp
  • Water - ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp
  • Oil for frying
Instructions ( 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tbsp = 15 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml)
  1. In a mixing bowl add maida.
  2. Add salt, black pepper powder, and cumin powder.
  3. Mix well.
  4. Add ¼ cup of ghee.
  5. Rub well between the palms.
  6. Gradually add water and make a tight dough.
  7. Knead well for 5 minutes.
  8. Cover it and keep it aside for 30 min.
  9. After 30 min, divide the dough into 3 equal parts.
  10. Make a seamless ball from one part and flatten it.
  11. Roll it in a thick ( 4 mm ) circle.
  12. Take a small circle-shaped cookie cutter.
  13. Prepare cashew/half-moon shaped kaju out of it.
  14. Heat oil in a Kadai for frying.
  15. When the oil is medium hot, fry them on medium-low flame.
  16. Flip them at regular intervals.
  17. Fry on the constant flame.
  18. Fry until getting a nice pinkish-brown color on the crust.
  19. Bubbles will almost disappear, remove them onto the plate using a slotted spoon.
  20. Sprinkle chaat masala according to taste.
  21. The same way prepares and fries all namkeen Kaju.
Recipe by Zeel's Kitchen at https://zeelskitchen.com/recipe/namkeen-kaju-mathri-kaju-nimki-masala-fried-kaju/