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By Nandini Bhushan*
From Vat Savitri to Chhath Puja, and from humble litti chokha to the traditional dal pitha, Bihar is blessed with all the flavour and spirit of pomp and splendor. Eddie Kennyson rightly said, “when opportunity presents itself, don’t be afraid to go after it.” In these columns I shall not only be telling something about my native state Bihar through the window of its festival and food, but shall also offer the recipe so that one can try it oneself.
Bihari cuisine, I believe deserves its long overdue credit, as it is one of the most unexplored and under rated food today despite being full of flavours and among the most palatable cuisines. In today’s world of marketing and flamboyance, we seriously need a makeover of the sumptuous Bihari food to find its rightful niche in the gastronomical world. We need to present our recipe to the global audience, and being a food enthusiast myself, it is my humble attempt to present a traditional Bihari food with an interesting variation.
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Make yourself Bihari cuisine Part 18: Bachka ki tokri
Nimki
Nimki is a light refreshing nibble and a highly popular snack loved by the biharis. A bowl full of Nimki accompanied with hot piping tea and gup shup — a desi snack in a Desi style . Made with flour along with a handful of regular ingredients, Nimki is a perfect snack recipe that can be easily stored for a longer period to cater those hunger that strikes you during any time of the day. A perfect travel buddy indeed since a bihari can never be bored of Nimki.
Ingredients
Maida: 1\2 kg
Ajwain : 1 tsp
Mangrela : 1 tsp
Ghee or oil : 4 spoon for moyan
Salt : as required
Refined Oil : for deep frying
Step 1
In a bowl mix together flour, ajwain, mangrale, salt and moyane.
Step 2
Gradually add required water and knead a hard dough. Cover it with damp cloth and keep it aside for at least 15 minutes.
Step 3
Divide the dough into equal parts and roll into 3 to 4 mm thick roti.
Step 4
With the help of a sharp knife cut the Roti’s into thin stripes and then cut into desired shapes.
Step 5
In a medium hot oil gradually drop the Nimki one by one and fry until they are crispy and golden brown.
