Kucho Nimki
Small, crispy diamond-shaped savory snacks (nimki) made from flour and spices, a traditional Bengali tea-time favorite.
Preparation
Take maida, kalonji, and salt in a bowl. To this add oil and mix well for
Then add water to make it into a tight dough. Knead well for 5 min. Make sure the dough is not loose. Keep aside covered for
Divide into 4 balls. Using a rolling pin, flatten the balls to thick oval shape 2 inch wide.
Using a knife, cut across the width at 1/2 inch gaps
Cooking
Heat oil in kadai till medium hot.
Add the prepared nimki/crackers to oil and fry on
Remove the nimki/crackers when brown and keep aside.
Drain excess oil by keeping the fries on a paper towel.
Serving Suggestions
A very delicious tea time snack that can be stored
Estimated Nutrition
ApproximatePer serving - based on typical ingredient amounts
Please note: These are rough estimates calculated from typical ingredient amounts in traditional Bengali recipes. Actual values may vary significantly based on specific ingredients, quantities, cooking methods, and portion sizes used. For precise nutritional information, please consult a nutritionist or use measured ingredients with a nutrition calculator.
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