Bakery Style Baked Nippattu Recipe
Description
Bakery Style Baked Nippattu is a savory snack with a slight sweetness, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. This crispy snack is perfect for serving with your evening tea or packing in your snack box. Easy to prepare at home, this snack is a wonderful combination of spices and crunch, making it a delightful choice for any time of the day.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour (Maida) | 2 cups |
| Water | 1/4 cup (lukewarm) |
| Oil | 1/3 cup |
| Butter | 4 tablespoons (melted) |
| Baking Soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Milk Powder | 1 tablespoon (optional) |
| Sesame Seeds (White) | 4 teaspoons |
| Onion | 1, finely chopped |
| Green Chilies | 3, finely chopped |
| Black Pepper Powder | 1 teaspoon (optional) |
| Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) | Finely chopped |
| Curry Leaves | A few sprigs |
| Sugar | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | To taste |
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour (maida), oil, and melted butter. Mix well with your hands until it forms a crumbly texture.
- Add the milk powder (if using), baking soda, salt, sugar, black pepper powder (optional), sesame seeds, finely chopped onion, green chilies, fresh coriander, and curry leaves to the flour mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of all the ingredients.
- Gradually add lukewarm water to the mixture, little by little, and knead into a smooth and firm dough.
- Once the dough is ready, cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes to ensure it reaches the right temperature.
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Shape the Nippattu:
- After the dough has rested, divide it into small portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Take one dough ball and place it between two sheets of greased plastic or parchment paper. Roll it out into a thin, even disc, similar to the thickness of a puri or flatbread.
- Transfer the rolled dough discs onto a greased baking tray. Using a fork, gently poke holes all over the surface of the nippattu to prevent it from puffing up while baking.
- Repeat the same process with the remaining dough portions.
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Baking:
- Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes at 170°C (340°F). After 10 minutes, flip the nippattu to ensure even baking on both sides.
- Keep an eye on the nippattu as they bake until they turn golden brown and crisp.
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Cool and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the nippattu from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve your Bakery Style Baked Nippattu with a hot cup of masala chai or store them in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Enjoy your freshly baked, crispy, and flavorful nippattu as a perfect accompaniment to your evening tea or as a delightful snack during any time of the day.
