Crispy Gujarati Fafda | Easy & Tasty Diwali Snack | Quick Gram Flour Recipe

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is more nutritious while all-purpose flour is more economical.

asafoetida

💰Cheaper: garlic powder

Garlic powder can provide a similar flavor profile.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer nutrition while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

In a large bowl, add 1 cup Besan, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp ajwain seeds, a pinch of hing, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

Slowly add 2-3 Tbsp. of water. Mix thoroughly, and then add 1 Tbsp. of oil.

Mix everything together until a dough forms (it should not be too hard or too sticky).

Knead the Fafda dough for about 7-10 minutes.

Divide the dough into 12-15 equal sized portions and make them into small logs / strips.

Using a wooden cutting board, take the small strip of dough and place it at the end of the board.

Using the palm of your hand, press down and spread the dough upwards to form a long, thin strip.

Use a knife to help remove the strip from the board.

Deep fry each strip for 1-2 minutes on medium / low flame.

Once they turn a light brown color on both sides, they are done.

Remove the Fafdas and serve with your favorite chutneys.

Cooking Techniques

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