Fafda
Crisp Gujarati gram-flour ribbons, subtly spiced with carom and ajwain, fried to a shattering crunch. The classic Sunday-morning snack, best with fried chillies.
40 min 2 servingsHard
Ingredients
2 servingsFlavor profile
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Method
- 1Mix gram flour with carom seeds, turmeric, a pinch of soda and salt.
- 2Rub in a little oil, then add water to knead a stiff smooth dough.
- 3Rest the dough for 15 minutes under a damp cloth.
- 4Take a lump and press-smear it into a long thin strip on the board.
- 5Lift each strip carefully and slide into hot oil.
- 6Fry on medium heat until crisp and pale golden.
- 7Drain well and serve with fried green chillies.
Frequently asked
About 40 minutes total — 20 min prep and 20 min cooking.
Yes — Fafda is gluten free, jain, veg, vegan.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
