August 31, 2021

Nimki – Crisp Bengali Snack

Origin :

Nimki is an all time favorite Bengali snack, which has a appetizing flavor & extremely interesting mouth-feel. It feels very different when you bite into a Nimki. It is an ideal evening deep fried snack and can be enjoyed with cup of tea. Its is a savory cracker, that is packed with flavors. A crisp snack bursting with the distinct flavor of kalonji. It serves best with sweets in the time of Bijoy Dashami /Dussehra, after immersion of Goddess Durga in holy river. One snack that you will always find at my home is Nimki or as we also call it Parti Mathri.

Ingredient :

For 4 servings :
3-4 cups plain flour / maida	3 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
1 tsp cumin seeds / jeera	1 tbsp nigella seeds / kalonji
1 tbsp carom seeds / ajwain	1 tbsp salt
Water to knead
Other ingredients :
1 tbsp ghee	1 tbsp plain flour
Oil for deep frying

How to make nimki :

Firstly, in a large bowl take Maida.
Combine the cumin, carom, nigella, salt, ghee, crumble and mix well.
Knead into a semi-stiff dough using enough water.
Cover with a lid & keep aside for 20 min.
Pinch a large ball sized dough and dust with Maida.
Knead the dough again and using a rolling pin roll slightly thin.
Now rub 1 tbsp. ghee over the rolled dough and sprinkle 1 tbsp. Maida and spread uniformly.
Start rolling tightly from one end to another end.
Cut into equal pieces using a sharp knife.
Press slightly and dust with Maida and roll to a circle shape.
And prick using a fork.
Fold into half to form a semi-circle and fold again to form a triangle and press the 2 corners lightly using your index finger.
Prick with a fork to prevent from puffing up while frying.
Now deep fry in medium hot oil on a slow medium flame till they turn golden brown in color from both the sides.
Drain on an absorbent paper.
Cool completely and enjoy Nimki as an evening tea time snack or store in an airtight container for at least 2 weeks.