About
Namkeen is a type of savory snack popular in India and Pakistan. It is usually made from a mixture of ingredients such as lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, and spices. Namkeen can be eaten as a snack or as an accompaniment to a meal. It is often served with tea or coffee.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
12.5
Fats
38.0
Carbs
35.2
Fibre
4.6
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Recipe
Ingredients
besan (gram flour)
2 cups
rice flour
1/2 cup
red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
ajwain (carom seeds)
1 teaspoon
asafoetida (hing)
1/2 teaspoon
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
oil
1/4 cup
water
1/4 cup
Directions
Step 1:
In a large bowl, mix together the besan, rice flour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, ajwain, asafoetida, baking soda and salt.
Step 2:
Add the oil and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Step 3:
Add the water and mix until the mixture forms a dough.
Step 4:
Knead the dough for a few minutes until it is smooth and pliable.
Step 5:
Divide the dough into small balls.
Step 6:
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Step 7:
Take one ball of dough and flatten it with your hands.
Step 8:
Carefully drop the flattened dough into the hot oil.
Step 9:
Fry the namkeen until it is golden brown and crisp.
Step 10:
Remove the namkeen from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
Step 11:
Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
Step 12:
Serve the namkeen hot or store in an airtight container for later use.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 50771 users have chowed down on Namkeen a whopping 150407 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Lucknow, Chandigarh, Delhi, Indore, Pune are the top 5 cities gobbling up Namkeen like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Namkeen, our users are head over heels in june, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Namkeen is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 50771 users have chowed down on Namkeen a whopping 150407 times.
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