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{{Infobox food | {{Infobox food | ||
| name = | | name = Nimki | ||
| image = Namak paray made at home.jpg | | image = Namak paray made at home.jpg | ||
| image_size = 350px | | image_size = 350px | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| alternate_name = Spicy [[Shankarpali]], Tukkudi, | | alternate_name = Spicy [[Shankarpali]], Tukkudi, Namak paray, Nimkin | ||
| country = [[India]] | | country = [[India]] | ||
| region = [[Indian Subcontinent]] | | region = [[Indian Subcontinent]] | ||
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''' | '''Nimki''' or '''nimkin''' (or '''namkin'''), also '''Namak para''' (or '''namakpare''') is a crunchy savoury snack eaten in the [[Indian Subcontinent]]. It is also referred as [[Mathri]] sometimes in some parts of [[Punjab, India|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. | 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. | ||
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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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[[Category:Indian snack foods]] | [[Category:Indian snack foods]] | ||
[[Category:Pakistani snack foods]] | |||
[[Category:Nepalese cuisine]] | [[Category:Nepalese cuisine]] | ||
[[Category:Bangladeshi snack foods]] | [[Category:Bangladeshi snack foods]] | ||
[[Category:Deep fried foods]] | [[Category:Deep fried foods]] | ||
{{India-food-stub}} | {{India-food-stub}} | ||
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