Gujarat Fafda Gathiya Carom Seed Gram Flour Crispy Snack

Method

1. 1

   Combine besan, crushed ajwain, black pepper, turmeric, baking soda and salt.

2. 2

   Add 1 tbsp oil. Rub into the flour until crumbly — this shortening gives fafda its crispy texture.

3. 3

   Add water very gradually — just enough to bring the dough together into a very stiff, non-sticky dough. It should feel quite hard.

4. 4

   Take a small portion of dough. Press onto the palm of one hand using 4 fingers to create a long thin strip 1 cm wide and 12 to 15 cm long — the traditional fafda shaping technique.

5. 5

   Alternatively roll thinly and cut into strips.

6. 6

   Heat oil for deep frying on medium.

7. 7

   Fry fafda strips in batches on medium for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and completely crispy.

8. 8

   Drain and cool completely.