Ajowan Crackers

Name: Ajowan Crackers (Jwaano Haale ko Namkeen)
Cuisine: Nepali
Ingredients: 2½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling; 1 teaspoon ajowan seeds, lightly crushed in a mortar and pestle; 1 teaspoon salt; Small pinch baking soda; 3 tablespoons clarified butter (gheu) or unsalted butter, melted; 3 tablespoons clarified butter (gheu) or unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, mixed with 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, mixed with 2 tablespoons water; 2 to 3 cups vegetable oil

Jwaano Haale ko Namkeen

Preparation info

Makes
4 to 6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Food and Flavours from Nepal

By Jyoti Pathak

Published 2023

About

Namkeen or nimki are deep-fried flour crackers flavored with ajowan seeds, which provide a distinct flavor and can be used whole or crushed. They are a popular light snack food, usually served with hot tea or cold beverages. Namkeen can be made ahead of time, but should be stored in an airtight container.

Ingredients

2½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling
1 teaspoon ajowan seeds, lightly crushed in a mortar and pestle

Asia
Nepal
Snack
Vegetarian

Method

In a medium-size bowl, mix the flour, crushed ajowan seeds, salt, and baking soda. Add the butter and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingers until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Stir in the yogurt mixture and then gradually add ¼ to ½ cup of water to form a dough that comes together. Kne