Indian street food recipes: Katlambe

Indian street food recipes: Katlambe

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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Katlambe 

Katlambe is a crispy deep-fried bread often enjoyed with spicy chole. It is a popular street food, especially in  Northern India including regions like Uttarakhand.

Ingredients 

(Makes about 6 to 8)

Maida: 2 cups

Ajwain (Carom seed): ¼ tsp

Ghee: 2 tsp

Oil for frying

Salt to taste 

For layering 

Rice flour: 2 tsp 

Ghee: 2 tsp

Step 1

To prepare the dough, add maida, ajwain and salt in a large mixing bowl. To this add ghee and rub until it resembles a breadcrumb-like texture.

Step 2

Gradually add water and knead into a smooth and soft dough. Let it rest for about half an hour.

Step 3

Mix ghee and rice flour to form a smooth paste. This will help create crispy layers. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.

Step 4

Apply a thin layer of ghee, and rice flour mixture over the rolled dough. Fold it into a pleated fan shape or roll it into a log and then roll it into a spiral. Roll out gently again into a disc.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully drop the Katlambe into the oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, flipping occasionally.

             Serve hot with chhole, potato curry or spicy chutney.