Fried savory flour crisps, known as Namak Pare, are easy to make at home. Prepare these delicious Methi Namak Pare in advance for Holi, Diwali or enjoy them as a snack with a cup of masala tea.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour maida
- 1 small bunch methi leaves fenugreek leaves
- 2 green chilies crushed
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder haldi
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds jeera
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- Water as needed
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the methi leaves thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Chop them into small pieces and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, green chilies, chopped methi leaves, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, salt, and enough water to knead into a firm dough.
- Add the melted butter or hot oil to the dough and knead it a few times until well combined. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.
- Roll out each ball into a ¼-inch thick circle using a rolling pin. Cut into diagonal lines (diamond shape) or your preferred shape using a knife.
- To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of dough into the oil. If it rises quickly to the surface, the oil is ready; if not, heat the oil a bit longer.
- Deep fry the pieces on a low flame until they turn golden brown.
- Drain the fried pieces on paper towels to remove excess oil. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container.
- Serve Methi Namak Pare with hot masala chai or a cup of coffee.
Notes
Dough needs to me much harder than the chapathi or poori dough.
According to my mum , the size of the diamonds needs to be much smaller. ( This was the first comment she gave me after I made them n showed her over the webcam) .
According to my mum , the size of the diamonds needs to be much smaller. ( This was the first comment she gave me after I made them n showed her over the webcam) .
Nutrition
Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1073IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Vitamin D: 1µg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg
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sangeeta says
i am first time here n loved these methi diamonds......we make a matthi of methi which is slightly similar n i know it's so very fragrant..
sangeeta says
first time here n enjoyed reading your posts...this methi diamonds is so yummy...we make a similar methi ki matthhi n i know how fragrant it is...
Valarmathi says
Interesting one, looks great and yummy.
Rohini says
Hey Sandhya, congrats on winning the event "Food for 7 Stages of Life - Pregnancy" dear!!
Sandhya Hariharan says
Thanks RAKS & Varunavi...
Varunavi says
Nice recipe sandhya.
Congrats on winning the event---'Food for 7 Stages of Life - Pregnancy' event
Kumudha says
I love methi and these methi cuts looks so YUM!
So many delicious recipes here!
Sandhya Hariharan says
Thank you all....
Its quite easy... n can be stored for months... and enjoyed with a cup of tea everyday!!
@ Kanchan : Thank you for your wishes. I had a rocking celebration .How was urs?
@Pria.. : Welcum to my blog . Thanks for following.Will c u often.
@Rohini : Yeah yet another methi post. I have one more post lined up.. BTW.. I picked up one more bunch of methi today.. Let me see wot I can present!
Shobana senthilkumar says
Different snack sandhya....simple recipe too
Malar Gandhi says
Very interesting recipe, sounds all healthy to me.
Viki's Kitchen says
What an easy snack idea. Love those crispy methi cuts very much. Nice recipe dear.
Kanchan says
Hey Sandhya,
Just back from a small Diwali Break, missed your lovely posts, just going through them !
Hope you had a fun filled Diwali 🙂
Saju says
looks very delicious.will have to try it. orupadayello aa vazhi okke vannitt
pria says
Hi, first time here.
Methi cuts looks nice nd crisp, liked it. would try it out.
Following u 🙂
A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine says
Would love to have them with a hot cup of tea, send some please.