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    Chaat Recipes » Recipes

    Nimki Makha

    Published: Jun 25, 2019 · Modified: Dec 3, 2024 by Debjani · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A few days back I finally completed the recipe for Biryani. It took me more than a month to complete that post. After completing it my plan was fixed. I wanted to write a simple recipe with easily available ingredients. The Nimki Makha I made the day before yesterday after returning home from the office for myself and Pasta helped me to draft this post. Mehebub was traveling for work. I and Pasta were alone with Coffee at home. My little one was really happy to have the humble Makha and I decided to record the recipe here.

    %Nimki Makha

    Is Nimki Makha a chaat?

    Well, I am confused. Can Chaat be considered as Bengali food? Should I refer Phuchka or Alu Kabli or Churmur or Jhalmuri as Chaat? What about Ghugni chaat? Can typical Bata, Makha, or Bhate,, etc are also chaat? And more importantly, can I call Nimki Makha Chaat? As you can see from the title this post is about Nimki Makha however, you can also see I am raising several questions before going to the makha I am referring to.

    %Nimki Makha

    A few months back I had a nice discussion with Priyadarshini who is a brilliant food writer about Bengali Bata, Makha, Bhate, etc. Priyadarshini, in fact, came up with a beautiful article on Bengali Makha.

    Have you ever realized how versatile our simple Makha is? Be it the epitome of comfort side Aloo makha or the afternoon special aam or kul or kodbel makha. However, I am leaving it to you whether to call Nimki Makha a chaat or not!

    Makha, my favorite snack during the lonely afternoon while growing up!

    %Nimki Makha Debjanir Rannaghar

    Growing up in a joint family in Central Kolkata, my afternoons were mostly lonely when I was in school. Mine was a morning school and the afternoons were meant for either practicing mathematics or reading novels which I used to borrow from the nearby library. The 3rd level stair of our Central Kolkata house was my favorite place to sit for hours. Those afternoons were having a few mates also in the form of Makha.

    Nimki Makha!

    Maa for some reason was not happy to see me having Amra or Aam Makha. However, she was absolutely okay with the Nimki Makha or Chanachur Makha. This was quite weird. Nimki Makha was something I used to make with the homemade Nimki back then. A small bowl full of Nimki makha was enough to make me happy.

    %Nimki Makha Recipe

    I never realized over the period I started making it for the family and friends as well. I used to bring a big jar full of Nimki from Kolkata to Bihar when I was posted there for 2 years. Again it helped me to battle with the loneliness.

    Now that I make it at home and share my portion with Pasta, I  feel the bliss. She, in fact, started making it her own with some help. I love to see her enjoying the same munchie as her mother.

    The Recipe!

    The recipe actually is super easy. You need Nimki, onion, green chili, coriander leaves, lemon juice, and if possible a few chunks of green mango along with salt to make it. I do have the recipe for Nimki on my blog already. You can either make it at home or use store-bought Nimki to make the Nimki Makha. Before going further I must mention this is a no-fire recipe that you can make along with your kid.

    Here's how I make Nimki Makha at Debjanir Rannaghar!

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    %Nimki Makha Recipe Debjanir Rannaghar
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    Nimki Makha

    Nimki Makha is a no-fire Bengali Chat prepared with Nimki, the diamond-shaped fried munchies, and a few veggies.
    Course Chaat
    Cuisine Bengali
    Keyword bengali nimki recipe, chicken curry recipe debjanir rannaghar, nimki makha recipe, snack recipe
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 3 People
    Calories 532kcal
    Author Debjani Chatterjee Alam
    Cost Rs 100

    Ingredients

    • 200 g Nimki
    • 1 Onion
    • 1 Tomato
    • 2 Green Chili
    • ½ Green Mango optional
    • ¼ bunch Coriander leaves
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • ½ teaspoon Salt to taste
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    Instructions

    • Cut Onion, Tomato, Green Mango, and green chili into small pieces.
    • Chop Coriander leaves roughly.
    • Mix onion, tomato, green mango, green chili, coriander leaves in a bowl.
    • Add lemon juice and also salt to this mixture.
    • Now mix Nimki with this mixture and enjoy it!

    Notes

    • Adjust spices as per taste.
    • You may add chaat masala or Bhaja moshla if you wish. I do not like to over-flavor this delicacy.
    • I add green chili separately after separating Pasta's portion. My 5-year-old cannot handle spices much.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 100g | Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 37.2g | Saturated Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 414mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 17.8g

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    Have you tried the Nimki Maakha recipe from Debjanir Rannaghar!

    Do let me know how it came out. Also, I would love to see a picture of the same which you can share here on dolonchttrj@gmail.com. Meanwhile, on Instagram, you can use my hashtag #debjanirrannaghar and in addition, you can tag me at @foodofdebjani.

    Here's the Makha Nimki Pin for your Pinterest Board!

    %Nimki Makha Pinterest

    About Debjani Chatterjee Alam

    I am Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by profession and a food writer, food blogger, and food photographer as well. I live in Kolkata along with my Husband Mehebub who is an architect by profession, my daughter Pasta, and also my dog daughters Coffee and Luchi.

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    I'm a Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist with a keen interest in ESG, but my passion lies in food: writing about it, creating recipes, and capturing its beauty through photography! Debjanir Rannaghat began in 2009 as a space for me to share my food adventures, my experiences as a mom, and the dishes I adore cooking and eating, both at home and when exploring new places. My aim is to create recipes that are easy to understand and follow, so anyone, whether they love to cook or simply need to, can succeed. I apply the same straightforward approach to my reviews and stories. I also have a passion for food photography and strive to showcase delicious meals in a beautiful, practical, and accessible manner. Feel free to contact me at dolonchttrj@gmail.com.

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