Authentic Street-Style Gujarati FafdaVeg
Learn to make authentic, crispy Gujarati Fafda at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Made using gram flour (besan), aromatic ajwain, and a hint of turmeric, these crunchy strips are the perfect tea-time snack. While traditionally hand-pressed, this method uses a rolling pin for convenience, ensuring perfectly thin and crispy results every time. Serve these delicious savory crisps with hot Jalebis and fried green chilies for an iconic and flavorful Indian street food experience.
Ingredients
1 cup Gram Flour (besan)
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
Baking Powder: A pinch (optional)
1 tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
Oil (for the dough): 4 1/2 Tsp (divided as 2 tsp, 2 tsp, and 1/2 tsp)
4 tbsp Water
as needed Oil
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Dough
1
In a bowl, combine besan (gram flour), salt, turmeric powder, a pinch of baking powder (optional), and crushed ajwain.
2
Add oil and mix until crumbly.
3
Gradually add water to the mixture while kneading until it is well-combined and holds its shape.
4
Rub a little oil over the dough, cover, and let it rest for a few minutes.
Step 2— Shape the Fafda
1
Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and shape them into small, thin "bullets."
2
Apply a drop of oil to your palms to prevent sticking, place a dough bullet on a flat surface, and use a rolling pin to roll it out thin and long.
3
Gently lift the rolled dough using a knife.
Step 3— Fry and Serve
1
Heat enough oil in a pan for deep frying.
2
Once hot, place the fafdas into the oil and fry on a medium-low flame on both sides until crispy.
3
Remove the fafdas from the pan and optionally fry a few whole green chilies in the same oil to serve as a garnish.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
