Nippattu is traditional onion crackers deep fried in the oil but today's version is a baked one.Nippattu can be made with both rice and all purpose flour.Since I opted the baking method I used the all purpose and wheat flour combo.Soon share the deep fired version and this version I tried from Suma's space.It came out so crispy and crunchy and vanished in a day.In the original recipe onion is used but here I used shallots.Try this baked version of nippattu and enjoy.Off to the recipe..............................
Baked Nippattu/Savory Onion Crackers
Basic Information Preparation time 20 minutes
Baking time 25 -30 minutes
Baking time 25 -30 minutes
Makes 20-22
Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
All purpose flour | 1/2 cup |
Wheat flour | 1/2 cup |
Unsalted Butter | 4 tbs |
Shallots(finely chopped) | 6-7 |
Green chilly(finely chopped) | 1 |
Red chilly powder | 1/2 tsp |
Sesame seeds/ellu | 2 tsp |
Curry leaves(finely chopped) | few leaves |
Coriander leaves(finely chopped) | 2 tbs |
Salt | 3/4 tsp |
- Take all ingredients given it a bowl,mix it well till it becomes crumbly.Slowly sprinkle water and knead it to stiff dough.Let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- After 10 minutes divide the dough into two,on a floured surface roll in to a circle.It should not be too or too thick.Using a knife or cookie cutter cut it to the desired shape.Arrange it on a lined baking tray.Continue for the rest of the dough.With the help of knife prick it on the surface.
- Preheat the oven at 350 F and bake it for 25-30 minutes in a preheated oven.After 10 minutes take the baking tray out and flip it to the other side bake it.After cooling store it in an air tight container.
- Serve it with a cup of tea.
Enjoy.....................................................
