Papdi

• gram flour↗2 cups
• bicarbonate of soda↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ajwain1⁄4 teaspoon
• oil1 tablespoon
• salt↗
• oil

  to deep fry

• turmeric powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients.

2. 2

   Add water, little by little, to make a very soft dough.

3. 3

   Take a fistful of dough.

4. 4

   Place on a greased polythene sheet.

5. 5

   With the base of your palm, drag the dough in a straight line, from the start.

6. 6

   For support, hold the dough at starting point with the other hand.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a heavy wide pan.

8. 8

   Make 3-4 such strips.

9. 9

   Put in hot oil.

10. 10

    Fry on medium heat till crisp but not brown.

11. 11

    Drain excess oil.

12. 12

    Cool.

13. 13

    Allow to become crisp.

14. 14

    Serve with tea/chutney.