--Papdi

Papdi Ingredients 2 cups gramflour 1/4 tsp. soda bicarb 1/4 tsp. ajwain seeds 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder 1 tbsp. oil salt to taste oil to deep fry Method Mix all ingredients, add water little by little to make very soft dough. Take a fistful 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 lump 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 on medium till crisp but not browned. Drain and cool to crisp further. Serve cool with papaya chutney, green chutney and tea. A good breakfast change. Making time: 25 minutes  Makes: 5 servings Shelflife: Papdi: 2-3 weeks in an airtight container