Recipe for Fafda, a Popular Gujarati Snack, Made With Ankur Cottonseed Oil

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gram flour (besan)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons Ankur Cottonseed Oil
• Water (as needed)
• Ankur Cottonseed Oil for frying

For Garnish (optional):

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh green chilies
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger

Instructions:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine gram flour, turmeric powder, carom seeds, baking soda, salt, and 2 tablespoons of Ankur Cottonseed Oil.
• Mix well to incorporate the oil into the flour mixture.
• Gradually add water, little by little, and knead the mixture into a smooth, stiff dough. The dough should be firm but pliable.

• Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls.
• Take one ball at a time and roll it into a thin cylindrical shape on a clean surface using your palms. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.

• Heat Ankur Cottonseed Oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai over medium heat.
• Once the oil is hot, carefully slide in the rolled fafdas, a few at a time, into the hot oil.
• Fry the fafdas on medium heat, turning occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy. This should take about 6-8 minutes.
• Remove the fried fafdas using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.

• Serve the hot and crispy fafdas immediately.
• Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves, green chilies, and ginger before serving.
• Fafdas are often served with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or spicy pickles.

Enjoy your homemade Fafdas made with Ankur Cottonseed Oil!