Khara Maida Biscuits
Savory and spicy deep fried biscuits with all-purpose flour flavored with carom seeds
Ingredients
- 1 cup maida / all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp melted butter / ghee
- ½ tsp red chilly powder
- ½ tsp carom seeds / ajwain / omam
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a bowl add maida, red chilly powder, ajwain, salt and mix well. Then add the butter and mix until well incorporated.
- Now add water little at a time and knead to a smooth and soft dough. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small lemon sized balls. Take a ball and roll out into thin circle. Cut into diamond shapes using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Heat oil for deep frying. Gently lift the diamond pieces using a spatula and add to the hot oil.
- Fry in a medium heat until golden brown. Drain the excess oil on a tissue paper. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- The consistency of the dough should be similar to chapathi dough. If the dough is sticky, add more flour and adjust. Also do not roll the dough into very thin circles.
- Do not add more butter or ghee as the diamond cuts will become too soft and will not turn out crunchy.
- If you don't want the diamond cuts to puff up while frying, poke some holes using a fork before frying.