Papdi

Ingredients: Gram flour - 2 cups Soda bicarbonate    - 1/4 tsp Ajwain seeds      - 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder   - 1/4 tsp Oil       - 1 tbsp Salt - to taste Water - as required Oil - for deep frying

Method of Preparation: Mix all ingredients, by adding water little by little to make a very soft dough. Take a small ball of dough, place on a greased polythene sheet. With base of palm drag the dough in a straight line, from start. For support hold the dough at starting point with other hand. This will for a strip of the ball of dough. A little practice will make this technique very easy. Heat oil in a wide heavy pan. Make 3-4 such strips, put in hot oil. Fry both sides on medium heat, till crisp but not browned. Drain and cool to crisp further. Serve with papaya chutney or green chutney.