Kucho Nimki(Salty Diamond Shape Snacks)
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About Kucho Nimki(Salty Diamond Shape Snacks)
Kucho Nimki is a beloved Bengali snack, especially cherished during Durga Puja festivities. These crispy, diamond-shaped treats—'kucho' meaning small and 'nimki' referring to salty snacks—are a staple alongside sweets during Bijoya Dashami or Dussehra, celebrating the immersion of Goddess Durga. Their delightful crunch and subtle seasoning make them equally popular as a Diwali snack or anytime treat.
Prepared with all-purpose flour, kalonji, and a touch of oil and salt, the dough is kneaded and rested before being rolled out, cut into classic diamond shapes, and fried to a perfect golden brown. Kucho Nimki is not only easy to make but also irresistibly tasty, enjoyed hot or stored in an airtight container for later. Serve these savory bites to add a traditional Bengali flair to your festive gatherings.
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Recipe Time & More
Ingredients
- 2 cup All Purpose Flour (Maida, or maida maida)
- 1 tbsp Kalonji (kalojeera)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- Seasoning (or salt salt for)
- Water (or dough for making dough)
- Vegetable Oil (for frying)
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Instructions
- For making kucho nimki first we start with making the dough.
- In a big bowl add flour, salt, kalo jeera and oil. Now start mixing it, we called it mayan. This process make nimkis more crunchy and fluffy. After 5 minutes add water and make a medium dough not very soft or hard.
- Cover it up and rest it for 20 minutes,After that with a knife cut them in diamond shape.
- Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry nimkis in low flame to make it crunchy. Serve hot or store them in an airtight container after it gets cold.
Recipe Notes
Additional Tips
- For extra flakiness, rub the oil thoroughly into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs before adding water; this step ensures a crispier texture in the finished nimki.
- If you prefer a spicy kick, sprinkle a pinch of crushed black pepper or red chili flakes into the dough along with the kalonji for a subtle heat that complements the savory flavor.
- To maintain their signature crunch, let the fried nimkis cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container; this prevents condensation, which can make them soggy.
- For a fun twist, try substituting half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and a slightly healthier take on this classic snack.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Fiber: 2g
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Absolutely wonderful! Can’t wait to make it.
So delicious! Excited to make it.
This is so inspiring! Can’t wait to cook it.
Such a tempting dish! Thank you.