Nimki

Nimki is a favourite tea time savoury of the Assamese. No much of time or effort is required to fry them. Can be stored for more than a week. 

To make 22 Nimkis you need : 

Ingredients : (for the dough)

1. Flour : 250 gms

2. Refine oil : 4 tblsps

3. Salt : 1/4 of a tsp

4. Kala Jeera (Black Cumin) : a pinch 

5. Water : half a cup (approx)

Ingredient : (for frying)

6. Refine oil : 250 ml

Method : 

1. Knead well adding little water at a time, so that the dough doesn't get sticky. 

2. Make 22 equal sized portions out of the dough, roll into balls with hand. 

3. Roll out like a puri, fold in the middle once and again fold like folding a handkerchief. 

4. Press the corner so that the folds do not come off. 

5. Roll out the Nimki a little again. 

6. Prick the Nimki a few times with a knife like the above picture. This holds the Nimki back from puffing up like a puri.

7. Heat oil and deep fry the Nimkis in medium heat. Oil should be hot before putting the Nimki, but reduce the flame to medium while frying.

8. Fry till the desired colour is found. Some like it deep golden, I prefer little pale.

Soft yet crunchy delicious Nimki is ready to serve with a cup of Assam tea.