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Other seasonings can be added to the mathri as well, e.g. dried [[fenugreek]] leaves, dried [[Mint leaf|mint]] leaves, etc. | Other seasonings can be added to the mathri as well, e.g. dried [[fenugreek]] leaves, dried [[Mint leaf|mint]] leaves, etc. | ||
The name derives from ''namak'' ("salt"), the main seasoning for the pastry, other ingredients include [[atta flour]] (whole wheat), [[maida flour]] (refined) or [[semolina]] and [[baking powder]] and [[baking soda]].Namak para is one of the favorite snack among most Indian kids. | The name derives from ''namak'' ("salt"), the main seasoning for the pastry, other ingredients include [[atta flour]] (whole wheat), [[maida flour]] (refined) or [[semolina]] and [[baking powder]] and [[baking soda]]. Namak para is one of the favorite snack among most Indian kids. | ||
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| Alternative names | Spicy Shankarpali, Tukkudi, Nimki, Nimkin |
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| Type | Pastry |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Indian Subcontinent |
| Main ingredients | Flour (whole wheat, refined, or semolina), cumin, carom seeds, and caraway seeds, ghee |
Namak para (or namakpare), also nimki or nimkin (or namkin) is a crunchy savoury snack eaten in the Indian Subcontinent. It is also referred as Mathri sometimes in some parts of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
Namak para is ribbon-like strips of pastry (made up of refined flour, oil and water) delicately seasoned with ajwain and cumin seeds (jeera) in pure ghee (clarified butter) or any oil. It requires approximately 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook. The appearance, taste, and texture can be compared to that of samosa pastry.
Other seasonings can be added to the mathri as well, e.g. dried fenugreek leaves, dried mint leaves, etc.
The name derives from namak ("salt"), the main seasoning for the pastry, other ingredients include atta flour (whole wheat), maida flour (refined) or semolina and baking powder and baking soda. Namak para is one of the favorite snack among most Indian kids.
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