By Nandini Bhushan
Street food in India is a vibrant and integral part of culinary culture, offering diverse flavours, textures and aromas. The rich journey of Indian street food varies widely from region to region, reflecting the country’s diverse culinary tradition. From east to west and north to south, every corner offers its own unique street food made with locally available ingredients. Cheap and easily available, these street foods are consumed by millions.
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Fafda
Fafda is a crispy golden savoury strip and a trendy Gujarati street food. Prepared with besan or gram flour, fafda is served with fried green chilli and jalebi.
Ingredients
(Serving for 4 persons)
Besan: 1 cup
Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp
Black pepper: ½ tsp
Ajwain: ½ tsp
Hing: a pinch
Black pepper: ½ tsp
Baking soda: a pinch
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Step 1
Add besan, ajwain, pepper, turmeric powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add 2 tsp of oil to the mixture and mix well. Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. The dough should be smooth but firm enough to hold its shape.
Step 3
Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls. On a clean surface, flatten the dough balls using the palm. Roll the dough into a long strip using the base of your palm by applying pressure to make them. Ensure the strips are even and not too thick for a crispy texture.
Step 4
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Once medium hot carefully drop the fafda and fry until golden and crispy.
Step 5
Once done, remove and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve the fafda with fried green chilli and jalebi.
