Indian street food recipes: Fafda

Indian street food recipes: Fafda

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 unique street food made with locally available ingredients. Cheap and easily available, these street foods are consumed by millions.

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Fafda

Here’s a traditional Fafda recipe, a popular Gujarati street food made with chickpea flour and served with fried green chilli and papaya chutney. 

Ingredients 

(Serving for 3 to 4 persons)

Besan: 1 ½ cup

Ajwain: ½ tsp

Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp

Baking powder: a pinch

Salt to taste 

Oil: 2 tsp for frying 

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine besan, ajwain, turmeric powder, baking soda and salt.

Step 2

Add 2 tsp of oil and mix well. Gradually add water and knead into a firm and smooth dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Grease a clean surface and your palm with a little oil. Take a small portion of dough and place it on the greased surface.

Step 4

Use the base of your palm to flatten and stretch the dough into a thin strip around 5 to 6 inches long.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Gently lift the strip and slide it into the hot oil. Fry until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel.

Serve hot with fried green chilli, raw papaya chutney or jalebi for the traditional combination.