Gujarati Fafda Recipe – Crispy Fried Diwali Gram Flour Snack
Ingredients
Besan - 1 cup
Baking Soda - 1/4 tsp
Ajwain (Carom) Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Black Pepper - 1/4 tsp
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Salt - to taste
Asafetida (hing) - pinch
Water - 2-3 Tbsp
Add a crunchy snack to your Diwali celebration with our Crispy Fafda recipe. These perfectly fried delights, made from gram flour (Besan), are a cherished Diwali tradition. With easy-to-follow steps and the delightful aroma of ajwain (carom) seeds and black pepper, this snack is sure to be the highlight of your festive spread.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Fafda. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our Fafda recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our fafda recipe in hindi.
Wishing you a joyful Diwali celebration!
Instructions
How To Make Fafda Dough:
1) In a large bowl, add 1 cup Besan, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp ajwain seeds, a pinch of hing, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2) Next, slowly add 2-3 Tbsp. of water. Mix thoroughly, and then add 1 Tbsp. of oil.
PRO TIP: Add the water slowly so that the dough does not get too sticky.
3) Mix everything together until a dough forms (it should not be too hard or too sticky).
4) Knead the Fafda dough for about 7-10 minutes.
PRO TIP: Check to see if the dough is ready by stretching it. Once it stretches without breaking, it is ready!
5) Once finished, divide the dough into 12-15 equal sized portions and make them into small logs / strips.
How To Form and Fry Fafda:
1) Using a wooden cutting board, take the small strip of dough and place it at the end of the board.
2) Using the palm of your hand, press down and spread the dough upwards to form a long, thin strip.
3) Use a knife to help remove the strip from the board.
4) Deep fry each strip for 1-2 minutes on medium / low flame.
5) Once they turn a light brown color on both sides, they are done.
6) Remove the Fafdas and serve with your favorite chutneys!
Add a crunchy snack to your Diwali celebration with our Crispy Fafda recipe. These perfectly fried delights, made from gram flour (Besan), are a cherished Diwali tradition. With easy-to-follow steps and the delightful aroma of ajwain (carom) seeds and black pepper, this snack is sure to be the highlight of your festive spread.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Fafda. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our Fafda recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our fafda recipe in hindi.
Wishing you a joyful Diwali celebration!
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