Crispy Namkeen Mixture

Crispy Namkeen Mixture

Ingredients:  

For the Dal Mixture
2 cups Chana Dal
2 cups Masoor Dal
½ cup Peanuts
10 cups Water (for soaking)
1 tsp Baking Soda
Oil for deep frying
Spice Mix
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Black Salt
½ tsp Turmeric Powder
½ tsp Dry Mango Powder (Amchur)
½ tsp Red Chili Powder
½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
½ tsp Roasted Cumin Seed Powder
Ingredients for Namkeen Sev
1 cup Besan (Gram Flour)
½ tsp Turmeric Powder
½ tsp Red Chili Powder
½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
½ tsp Roasted Cumin Seed Powder
½ tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Salt
Water (for kneading dough)
Oil for deep frying

Method
Step 1: Soak the Dals
Soak Chana Dal in 5 cups water with baking soda for 6 hours.
In another bowl, soak Masoor Dal in 5 cups water with baking soda for 6 hours.

Step 2: Wash & Dry
Wash both dals thoroughly.
Dry them completely using a clean cloth or paper towel.
Make sure there is no moisture left, otherwise the oil may splatter while frying.

Step 3: Deep Fry the Dals
Heat oil in a deep pan until hot.
Fry both dals separately until crispy and golden.
Remove onto paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 4: Roast the Peanuts
In a separate pan, roast peanuts with 1 tsp oil until crunchy.
Keep aside.

Step 5: Prepare the Sev
In a mixing bowl combine:
Besan
Turmeric powder
Red chili powder
Black pepper powder
Roasted cumin powder
Baking soda
Salt
Mix everything well.
Add little water at a time and knead into a firm dough.
Fill the dough into a sev/gathia maker and press directly into hot oil.
Fry until crispy and golden.

No sev maker?
You can roll tiny thin strips by hand and fry them.

Step 6: Mix the Spices
In a small bowl, combine all dry spice powders together.

Step 7: Final Mixing
In a large bowl add:
✔ Fried Chana Dal
✔ Fried Masoor Dal
✔ Roasted Peanuts
✔ Crispy Sev
Sprinkle the spice mix over everything.
Toss gently until evenly coated.

Garnishing with:

Roasted Curry Leaves
Fried Green Chilies
Extra Sev for crunch

Serving Suggestion

Serve this crispy namkeen with:

Hot Masala Chai
Coffee
Evening snacks
Festival platters

Enjoy the homemade crunchy, spicy, flavorful goodness!