wellhealthorganic.com Fafda: Fafda, a beloved Gujarati snack, is a delectable fried treat known for its crispy texture and delightful flavors. Crafted from besan (gram flour) infused with fragrant carom seeds and black pepper, this vegan snack is a favorite among many.
Fafda
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Cuisine: Gujarati
- Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Ingredients:
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- ¼ teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
- 10 to 12 black pepper, crushed coarsely
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 to 4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt, or as required
- Oil for deep frying, as required
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Instructions:
Making the Dough:
- In a bowl or large plate, combine besan, carom seeds, crushed black pepper, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and baking soda.
- Mix well with a spoon.
- Add salt and gradually incorporate water to knead into a tight dough.
- Drizzle oil over the dough and continue kneading until smooth.
- If necessary, add additional water to reach the desired consistency.
- Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
Rolling Fafda:
- After resting, divide the dough into small balls and cover them to prevent drying.
- Lightly grease a wooden board with oil.
- Using the palms of your hands, gently press and flatten each dough ball into elongated shapes, taking care not to apply too much pressure.
- Alternatively, roll out a large piece of dough on a greased surface and cut it into strips.
- Arrange the fafda on a greased plate, covering them with a kitchen towel to retain moisture.
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Frying Fafda:
- Heat oil in a kadai until moderately hot.
- Test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough; it should gradually rise to the surface.
- Reduce the flame to low-medium and carefully add the fafda pieces to the oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the kadai.
- Fry the fafda on low-medium heat until golden and crisp on both sides.
- Remove the fafda with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Enjoy your fafda warm or at room temperature accompanied by papaya sambharo, fafda chutney, Gujarati kadhi, or alongside jalebi for a delightful combination.