Description
A yellow snack kneading spices like ajwain into chickpea flour (Besan), stretching it long and thin on a wooden board using the heel of the palm, and deep-frying crispy in hot oil.
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Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix chickpea flour (Besan) with ajwain, black pepper, turmeric, salt, a little baking soda, oil, and water into a firm dough.
- Tear dough small, place on a smooth wooden board, push forward instantly with the heel of the palm to stretch into a thin long ribbon.
- Peel from the board with a knife, drop into hot oil, fry briefly for tens of seconds until puffed and crispy to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Ajwain、Black pepper、Turmeric
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Wonton wrappers (cut long and thin and fry for crispness sub)
Pairing
Papaya chutney、Sweet Jalebi
Trivia
[Hardcore] The salty component of Gujarat's absolute staple Sunday breakfast 'Fafda Jalebi'. Stretching the dough requires a special wooden board and skilled tech; watching stall artisans rhythmically stretch dough is a must-see.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Eat alternately with the super-sweet syrup-soaked sweet 'Jalebi', enjoying the back-and-forth slaps of extreme 'sweet' and 'salty'!
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