Enjoy crispy, authentic Gujarati Fafda at home with this easy no-hand press method! Instead of the traditional hand-press technique, a simple rolling pin helps you create perfectly thin, crunchy fafdas with minimal effort. Made from gram flour and aromatic spices, these golden snacks deliver the classic taste of Gujarat right from your kitchen. Serve them fresh with hot Jalebis, fried green chilies, or tangy chutneys for a delicious street-food experience.

1 cup Gram Flour (besan)
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
A pinch Baking Powder (optional)
1 tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
4 1/2 Tsp total (4 tsp for the dough + 1/2 tsp for rubbing) Oil
4 tbsp Water
as needed Oil
1
To a bowl, add besan, salt, turmeric powder, baking powder, crushed ajwain and 2 tsp of oil.
2
Mix everything and add another 2 tsp of oil.
3
Mix it all again and gradually add water to get the dough in right consistency.
4
Knead the dough for 2-3 mins.
5
Rub half a teaspoon of oil over the dough and leave it aside for a few mins.
6
Divide the dough in small portions and keep aside.
7
Add enough oil for deep fry in a pan and heat.
8
Meanwhile, rub some oil into the palms and roll the dough balls into thinly sized bullets.
9
Place the dough bullet on a rolling surface and gently roll it till it is thin.
10
Once the oil is heated, place the fafdas into the hot oil.
11
Keep the flame on medium low and fry fafdas on both sides.
12
Remove them from the pan and add a few whole green chilies to the pan.
13
Fry them until the outer skin colour is changed.
14
Garnish the fafdas with fried green chilies and serve!
2 servings per recipe

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