Nimki Savory Crackers Recipes

NIMKI (SAVORY CRACKERS)

Steps:

• Combine flour, ajwain and salt together in a bowl.
• Using lukewarm water bind a stiff yet pliable dough. Knead the dough for 2 - 3 minutes. Allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make a paste of cornflour and refined oil. Set aside.
• Divide the dough into 2 - 3 equal size balls.
• Dust the kitchen counter with a teaspoon or so of flour. Roll out one ball of dough into a giant chapati. Make sure not to roll out dough very thin. It should have thickness similar to that of a chapati.
• Evenly smear a spoonful of oil and cornflour paste over the chapati using your fingers.
• Beginning from one side, role up dough to form a long cylinder like shape (as shown in image) and press gently at the edges to seal.
• Cut the roll into 8 - 10 round slices (see image 1 & 2).
• Place one slice on the counter like a wheel in a standing position. Press gently with your palm and roll out into a oblong shape (refer to image 3). Similarly, shape all the crackers. This step is crucial to get the flaky layers in the Nimki.
• Heat oil in a deep-frying pan over medium flame.
• Deep fry the crackers in small batches over medium heat. Flip once they turn light brown and crisp from one side. Try to deep-fry the crackers in low-medium heat for better color and even cooking. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
• Serve immediately or allow to cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

SAVORY CRACKERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix whole wheat and all-purpose flours, wheat germ, flax seed, poppy seeds, onion flakes, parsley flakes, basil, oregano, garlic salt, baking powder, paprika, and cayenne together in a large bowl.
• Combine water, olive oil, and sesame oil in another bowl; add to the dry ingredients and stir until dough is just moistened and easy to handle. Gather into a ball and divide into 4 equal sections.
• Roll 2 sections into thin sheets and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Prick with a fork or dough docker and cut into squares of desired size with a pizza cutter or pastry edger. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes; watch carefully so crackers do not burn. Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool.
• Repeat steps 4 and 5 with remaining dough.

NIMKI (NEPALI CRACKERS)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients with 75 gram water to a dough.
• Form about 20 balls and cut these horizontally and vertically with a knife into diamonds.
• Deep fry the nimki a few minutes until golden brown.