How To Make Papdi Recipe At Home

Papdi Recipe

Papdi is a crispy and savory Indian snack that is commonly used in chaats and can be enjoyed on its own as well. Here's a recipe for papdi using oil and some tips and tricks to help you make it perfectly crispy and .

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1/4 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• Water, as needed
• Oil, for frying

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour, carom seeds, salt, and oil. Mix well until the oil is well incorporated and the mixture looks crumbly.
2. Add water little by little and knead a stiff dough. The dough should not be too soft or too hard.
3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.
4. After resting, knead the dough again for a minute and divide it into small portions.
5. Roll each portion into a thin disc of about 2-3 inches in diameter. Use a fork to prick the rolled disc all over. This prevents it from puffing up while frying.
6. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, gently slide in the rolled discs, a few at a time. Fry until they turn light golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove from the oil and drain on a kitchen paper towel to remove excess oil.
8. Repeat the process for the remaining portions.

Tips and Tricks:

1. The dough should be kneaded until it is smooth and pliable. If the dough is too hard, it will be difficult to roll into thin discs.
2. While rolling the papdi, make sure it is thin and even in thickness. This ensures that the papdi cooks evenly and becomes crispy.
3. Prick the papdi with a fork before frying. This prevents the papdi from puffing up while frying and ensures that it stays flat and crispy.
4. Fry the papdi on medium heat, not high heat. This allows the papdi to cook evenly and become crispy without burning.
5. Drain the papdi on a kitchen paper towel to remove excess oil. This ensures that the papdi stays crispy for a longer period.
6. Store the papdi in an airtight container once they are completely cooled down. This helps to maintain their crispiness.