Namkeen Bites

Savory bite size namkeen is a perfect snack while having family time or fun time. Easy to prepare these homemade crispy delights are easy to store and a have a shelf life of more than 40 days.

Nutritional Value 

These yummies are deep fried in oil, so a lot of munching could effect our crease lines. So munch is limited quantity.

This recipe you can make almost 200 bites.

Calories*- 10 each

All-purpose flour- 365 kcal

Whole wheat flour- 365 kcal

Oil- 2000 (1 cup)

*calories are an estimation of my cooking.

Ingredients

For dough

All-purpose flour and Wheat Flour - 1 cup each(350 gms)

Oil- 3 tablespoons cup

1/2 teaspoon salt

Carrom seeds ( ajwain - 1/2 teaspoon)

1/2 cup water


Method 

To make a dough

First mix the dry ingredients together then add oil to it, try to mix as much as you can so when you bind the flour just by hand it forms a loose shape.

Now add water 1/4 cup at a time and try to knead as tight as possible, water quantity may vary so always add water slowly till you form a dough. Brush the top with oil and cover it with a damp cloth and keep it aside.

Part the dough in small balls and roll them in a  flat surface don't do it too thin it has to have some thickness to fry up.

Cut the pieces into traditional diamond shape or with cookie cutter of your choice.

For Frying 
Take a heavy bottom pan or Indian kadhai and fill it halfway through. The pieces will float in oil and fry them in low flame until they are completely brown.

Serve with chutney Sauce, cold drink of your choice or just munch it like that.
Enjoy!