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My mum makes this amazing papri but she calls it \u201ckhasta\u201d which in Urdu means crisp. And thats what it is, super crisp crackers which are a necessary condiment to any chaat situation and is a basis for Papdi chaat. This is very similar to namak paray details of which are mentioned in the variations section below.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Recipe at a glance<\/h2>\n

This is a super simple recipe with just three ingredients <\/p>\n

All-Purpose Flour\/Maida, Salt, Nigella\/black sesame seeds<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ghee\/Clarified butter<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 for the fat component<\/p>\n

Water<\/strong><\/em> to knead the dough<\/p>\n

Oil<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 for frying<\/p>\n

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soft smooth dough with water<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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How to make Papdi for Papdi chaat?<\/h2>\n

Make a smooth soft dough with flour, salt, seeds and water. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Roll out thinly, prick, and cut.<\/p>\n

Fry on medium heat for a couple of minutes. Drain.<\/p>\n

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Papdi is made from flour and a little fat like butter or ghee with some salt and seeds like cumin\/nigella, knead into a dough and deep fried.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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It can be thought of as crispy fried thinly cut dough pieces in various shapes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Papdi, pronounced \u201cPaapri\u201d in Urdu mean crisps or crackers \u2013 often deep fried from the dough made of mainly flour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Substitutions and Variations<\/h2>\n

You can substitute half of all purpose flour with wholewheat.<\/p>\n

You can use any other type of seeds but cumin and black sesame\/nigella works the best.<\/p>\n

You can airfry or bake these but you know, the flavor profile is not the same.<\/p>\n

Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n

A must have condiment for all chaats situation whether it is kaalay chanay ki chaat, basic chana chaat or dahi phulki. An essential to make mix papdi chaat.<\/p>\n

Storage and Make Ahead<\/h2>\n

The dough can be kept in fridge for one day.<\/p>\n

The prepared papdi can be stored in an airtight container for up to a couple of days.<\/p>\n

Recipe<\/h2>\n
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\t\t\tYield: 20-25 4 inches rounds<\/span><\/p>\n

Papdi for Papdi Chaat<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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My mum makes this amazing papri but she calls it “khasta” which in Urdu means crisp. And thats what it is, super crisp crackers which are a necessary condiment to any chaat situation and is a basis for Papdi chaat. This is very similar to namak paray details of which are mentioned in the variations section below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n

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\n\t\t\t15 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t15 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t45 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ingredients<\/h3>\n