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Nimki
Nigella seeds give these nimki their signature flavor. Serve this fried snack at Diwali or whenever you're craving something crispy.
👥 4 Servings👤 Asma Khan📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●food processor
- ●knife
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Sift the flour with the baking powder into a bowl. Add the nigella seeds, salt, and the melted butter or ghee and crumble into small lumps. Add the water a little at a time to make a firm but pliable dough. Alternatively, you can make the dough in a food processor. Cover the dough and set aside for ⏱️ 30 minutes.
2
Divide the dough into four pieces (this makes it more manageable). Roll out to just under ¼-inch thick. Using a knife, cut the dough into strips about 1½-inches long and ½-inch wide. You could also cut them into similar sized diamond shapes, but they should all be the same size and shape so they cook at the same rate.
3
Meanwhile, heat a 2½-inch depth of oil in a karai or wok over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and fry the nimki in small batches until golden brown. As the nimki are done, remove them using a slotted spoon and spread out on a nonmetallic plate to cool completely and become crisp, before transferring to an airtight container, where they should keep for up to 2 weeks.
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