Gathia ( Crunchy Gram Flour Sticks )

Gathia ( Crunchy Gram Flour Sticks ) ... Gathia is a traditional Indian / Pakistani snack. These crunchy thick sticks are made with gram flour, salt, baking soda, spices and oil. Enjoy it just on its own or with a cup of tea!


Gathia ( Crunchy Gram Flour Sticks )
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Serves : 4 - 6


Ingredients :

• 250 gm.  besan ( gram flour )
• 1/2 tsp.  salt
• 1/2 tsp.  baking soda
• 1/8 tsp.  ajwain ( carom seeds )
• 1/8 tsp.  kalonji ( nigella seeds )
• 6 tbsp.  oil
• Water, as required to knead the dough
• Oil, for deep frying

Method :

• Sift the gram flour in a bowl; add salt, baking soda, carom seeds and nigella seeds.
• Add hot oil and mix all ingredients thoroughly by rubbing between your fingers.
• Gradually add water, adding enough to form a stiff dough.
• Heat oil ( for deep frying ) in a wok / karahi or deep frying pan, over medium heat.
• Use the star shaped disc in the Sev maker or press. Lightly grease the inside cylinder of Sev press, fill with dough and screw the lid.
• Hold the Sev press over wok, press the dough through the hole by turning the handle and drop directly into the hot oil.
• Fry on medium heat until they turn light golden, flip them over and fry the other side until golden.
• Remove from oil and drain on absorbent paper. Break them into small pieces.
• Cool completely and store in airtight jar.

Recipe Source : Masala Mornings

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