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%Bengali Kucho Nimki Recipe Debjanir Rannaghar

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.
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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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