soji no nasto

Gujarati cuisine is the source of the classic Indian snack or appetizer known as Soji no Nasto.
It involves creating crispy shapes from semolina (Suji) dough and frying them to a golden colour.
Two different masalas, one with a mint flavour and the other spicy, later get added to these forms to give the snack more complexity and flavour.
 

Recipe

Prepare the Semolina Dough:
Grind the semolina (Suji) in a mixture jar.
In a bowl, add salt and clarified butter (Mon) to the grind semolina. Mix well.
Gradually add hot water to bind the flour. Ensure a loose consistency of dough.
Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
After resting, gently rub the dough and roll it out, kneading it into a round shape with consistency.
Use the star and triangle cookie cutters to cut shapes from the dough and place them separately.
Heat oil in a wok for frying.
Fry the shaped dough in hot oil over medium-high flame until golden.
Remove the fried shapes using a mesh skimmer to drain excess oil.
Sprinkle the mint-flavoured masala on one batch and the spicy-flavoured masala on another quickly after frying.
2)   Prepare the Masalas:
1.    Mint Flavour Masala:Grind dry mint leaves with chaat masala.
2.    Spicy Flavour Masala:Combine Red chilli powder, black salt (Sanchar), and dry mango powder (Amchur powder). Mix thoroughly.
3)   Serve: Place the flavoured, crispy Semolina shapes in separate bowls.
Tips:
1) Dough Consistency: Aim for a loose dough texture by gradually adding hot water.
2)   Resting Time: Let the dough rest for 15–20 minutes for better binding.
3) Oil Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat while frying for a crisp finish.
4)   Uniform Shapes: Use consistent-sized molds for even cooking.
5)   Seasoning: Adjust masala quantities based on personal taste.
6)   Drain Excess Oil: Use a mesh skimmer or paper towel after frying.


 

Ingredients

Ingredients:
Semolina (Suji) - ½ cup
Salt - 1 Teaspoon
Clarified Butter - 3 Tablespoons
Hot Water (as needed for binding the flour)
Oil (for heating in the wok)
Dry Mint Leaves
Chaat Masala - 1 Teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder - 2 Tablespoons
Black Salt (Sanchar) - 1 Teaspoon
Dry Mango Powder (Aamchur) - ½ Teaspoon
 

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