Prepare Nepali Snacks SelRoti Furandana Yomari Nimki

Prepare Nepali Snacks SelRoti Furandana Yomari Nimki

Furandana Recipe:

Furandana is a popular Nepali snack made from roasted gram flour (besan) and spices. Here's a simple recipe for making furandana at home:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup gram flour (besan)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Water (as needed)
  • Oil for frying

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, oil, turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin powder, and salt.

  2. Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring continuously, until you get a thick batter-like consistency.

  3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai over medium heat.

  4. Once the oil is hot, take small portions of the batter and drop them into the hot oil using a spoon. Alternatively, you can use a perforated ladle or a slotted spoon to create small droplets of the batter directly into the oil.

  5. Fry the droplets until they turn golden brown and crispy, stirring occasionally to ensure even frying.

  6. Once fried, remove the furandana from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.

  7. Allow the furandana to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

  8. Enjoy your homemade furandana as a crunchy snack anytime!

Note: You can adjust the spices according to your taste preferences. Some people also add chopped onions, green chilies, and other ingredients to enhance the flavor of furandana.


Nimki Recipe:

To make Nimki, a crispy and savory snack, you can follow a simple recipe that involves using all-purpose flour, ghee or oil, nigella seeds, and carom seeds. Here is a basic recipe to make Nimki:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons of melted ghee or oil
  • Pinch of nigella seeds (kalonji)
  • Pinch of carom seeds (ajwain)

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, melted ghee or oil, nigella seeds, and carom seeds.
  2. Knead the mixture into a stiff dough by adding a little water as needed.
  3. Roll out the dough into a thin sheet and cut it into small diamond or square shapes.
  4. Heat oil in a pan for frying.
  5. Fry the Nimki pieces in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the fried Nimki from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  7. Let them cool before serving.

This recipe will give you delicious Nimki, a popular snack known for its crispy and flaky texture. Enjoy making and sharing this savory treat!


Sel Roti Recipe:

  1. Ingredients:
    • Rice - half cup
    • Ghee - one tablespoon
    • Sugar - two tablespoons
    • Cardamom powder - half teaspoon
    • Oil
  2. Instructions:
    • Soak half a cup of rice in water overnight.
    • Blend soaked rice, ghee, sugar, cardamom powder, and water to make a smooth batter.
    • Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
    • Transfer the batter to a piping bag.
    • Heat oil in a kadhai.
    • Use the piping bag to shape the batter into a doughnut in the hot oil.
    • Cook until both sides are golden brown.
    • Repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting the flame as needed.


Yomari Recipe:

  1. Ingredients:
    • 2 cups of rice flour
    • 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups jaggery
    • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
    • 2 tbsps ghee (clarified butter) or oil
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1/2 cup warm water
  2. Steps:
    • Mix rice flour and all-purpose flour in a bowl, then gradually add warm water to make a soft dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
    • In a saucepan, melt jaggery and sesame seeds, then add a little milk until the mixture is ready.
    • Take a small ball of dough, shape it into a cone, fill it with the jaggery mixture, and steam for 10-15 minutes.
    • Your homemade Yomari is ready to serve.
  3. Additional Tips:
    • You can make ghee from unsalted butter and rice flour from soaked and ground rice.
    • Experiment with different fillings like vegetables or minced chicken.
    • Enhance the taste by adding cardamom powder and coconut powder to the jaggery mixture.

By following these simple steps and tips, you can prepare delicious Yomari at home, a traditional Newari cuisine enjoyed during special occasions like Yomari Punhi in Nepal.


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