Spicy Thukkada (Diamond Cuts / Diamond Biscuits)

Spicy Thukkada is a popular snack in India during Diwali time. It is made of a dough made from maida flour or wheat flour and deep-fried in oil. The dough is shaped into small, diamond shapes (hence the name) and spiced with choice of spices and salt.

A sweet variation of this dish includes the addition of sugar to the dough along with other spices.

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Spicy Thukkada (Diamond Cuts / Diamond Biscuits)

A great evening teatime snack item, this is a favorite during Diwali.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Diamond Biscuits, Diamond Cut, Savoury Maida Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 cup Plain Flour or Wheat Flour
• 1/2 tsp Ghee
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida Powder
• 1/4 tsp Oil
• Oil for frying

Instructions

• Sieve the flour well.
• Add salt, pepper powder and asafoetida powder.
• Gradually add a little water and 1/4 tsp oil. Knead well to a chapati dough consistency.
• Add ghee and knead again.
• Make small balls of the dough and roll them into medium sized chapatis.
• Cut the chapatis into small diamond shapes and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium flame.
• Fry the diamond cuts till golden.
• Remove and drain excess oil.
• Serve as a snack or add them to mixture.