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Kucho Nimki; the Bengali snack!

Kucho Nimki is a famous Bengali savory snack. It is the Bengali version of  namakpare and is prepared with Maida.
Course Snack
Cuisine Bengali
Keyword bengali kucho nimki recipe, bengali namakpare recipe, Debjanir Rannaghar, nimki snack recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 531kcal
Cost Rs 100

Ingredients

To make the dough:

  • 250 g Maida/ All-purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Nigella Seed/ Kalojire / Kalonji
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • Water as required for making a tight dough

For Deep-Frying the Kucho Nimki:

  • 250 ml Vegetable Oil for deep frying
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee

Instructions

  • To make Nimki, start by combining maida, salt, baking powder, red chili powder, nigella seeds, ghee, and oil in a food processor. Mix well. Gradually add water, about a cup, until you form a firm dough.
  • Remove the dough, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. Divide the dough into 5-6 equal-sized balls.
  • Roll out each ball into a thin circle. Cut the circle into half-inch strips, and then cut again from the other side to create diamond shapes.
  • Heat oil and ghee in a deep pan for frying. Fry the Nimki in batches (I like to fry those prepared from one circle at a time, but adjust based on your pan size and oil quantity). Fry over low heat until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
  • Remove the fried Nimki with a slotted spoon and place them on tissue paper to drain any excess oil.
  • Once cooled, store your Nimki in an airtight container. Enjoy this delightful snack with a cup of hot tea or coffee!

Notes

Recipe Tips

  • Kneading the dough by hand is truly the best way to do it.
  • You can also easily swap ghee for oil, or oil for ghee, in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 75g | Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 43.1g | Saturated Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 405mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 1.5g
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