Namak Pare (also known as Namak Para or Namkeen Pare) is a popular Indian snack, commonly prepared during festivals like Diwali or special occasions, but it’s also enjoyed as an everyday snack with tea or as an appetizer. These are crunchy, savory fried snacks made from a simple dough of flour, ghee or oil, and salt, often flavored with carom seeds (ajwain) or cumin to enhance the taste.

The name "Namak Pare" comes from the word "namak" meaning salt in Hindi, as the snack is primarily savory with a subtle saltiness.

Key Ingredients:

• All-purpose Flour (Maida): The base for the dough, which gives the Namak Pare its crispy texture.

• Ghee or Oil: Used to bind the dough and also for frying the pieces, giving them richness and crispiness.

• Salt: The key seasoning for this snack. Some recipes use black salt or rock salt for an extra punch.

• Carom Seeds (Ajwain): These seeds add a unique, slightly bitter flavor and help with digestion, often used in savory Indian snacks.

• Cumin Seeds (optional): Some variations of Namak Pare include cumin seeds for an added earthy flavor.

• Water: To form the dough.