Nippattu (Crackers) as it is called is a popular Indian snack, very common in Bangalore bakeries and is traditionally a fried snack. But the baked version not only makes it healthy but also very tasty and addictive. I added some chopped cashews and peanuts to give them them a nutty crunch. They can be enjoyed with tea or coffee or as a snack any time. I came across this recipe on this blog, “Red Chillies” and have been making and enjoying it with my family and friends ever since!
Here’s the recipe!
Ingredients
2 cups plain white flour
1 tbs sesame seeds
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 tbs Yoghurt
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
1/4 cup roasted cashews
1/3 cup vegetable Oil
4 tbsp butter (melted)
1 tsp baking soda
1 large onion (finely chopped)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
2 small green chillies (finely chopped)
Instructions:
1. Mix together all the dry ingredients except the baking soda in a bowl.
2. Add the baking soda to the 1 tbs yoghurt to make it whizz before mixing it in the flour mixture.
3. Sprinkle the chopped onions, green chillies and cilantro with some salt, mix well with the knife and chop them all together to release their juices then add to the flour mixture
4. Pour the oil into the flour mixture starts to come together. Add the melted butter when it forms into a ball. If you feel it is too dry then add just a little more thick yoghurt. Do not add water as we want a stiff consistency like samosa dough.
5. Knead well to make a stiff dough for 2-4 mins. Cover with a damp cloth and leave aside for 30mins.
6. Roll them out into flat discs or rounds or roll flat and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. But roll them out thin as we want them crispy.
7. After arranging them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, prick them all with a fork.
8. Bake in preheated oven at 325 degrees farenheit for 25 – 30 mins till golden and crispy. Do not over bake.
9. When they cool down, serve them with tea as a snack. You could prepare lots of them in batches and store them in an air tight container. Enjoy!
Recipe
Baked Nipattu (Savoury Onion Crackers)
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain white flour
- 1 tbs sesame seeds
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbs Yoghurt
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup roasted cashews
- 1/3 cup vegetable Oil
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 small green chillies finely chopped
Instructions
- Mix together all the dry ingredients except the baking soda in a bowl.
- Add the baking soda to the 1 tbs yoghurt to make it whizz before mixing it in the flour mixture.
- Sprinkle the chopped onions, green chillies and cilantro with some salt, mix well with the knife and chop them all together to release their juices then add to the flour mixture
- Pour the oil into the flour mixture starts to come together. Add the melted butter when it forms into a ball. If you feel it is too dry then add just a little more thick yoghurt. Do not add water as we want a stiff consistency like samosa dough.
- Knead well to make a stiff dough for 2-4 mins. Cover with a damp cloth and leave aside for 30mins.
- Roll them out into flat discs or rounds or roll flat and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. But roll them out thin as we want them crispy.
- After arranging them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, prick them all with a fork.
- Bake in preheated oven at 325 degrees farenheit for 25 – 30 mins till golden and crispy. Do not over bake.
- When they cool down, serve them with tea as a snack. You could prepare lots of them in batches and store them in an air tight container. Enjoy!
nancy
these savory snacks looks so interesting. I love a good crunchy cracker! Didn’t realize they are so easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
Fouzia
Thanks Nancy. I am sure you would enjoy their crunch.
Asha
These crackers were amazing. I served them with a cheese tray on the weekend. They were gone in no time.
Fouzia
So glad to hear that. I am going to try them with cheese too next time I make them. Thank you.
Marie-Pierre Breton
Oh great! I love a different snack like this with loads of nuts (proteins) to keep you going! Plus, a non-sweet snack is always a must! This goes in my lunchbox this week!
Fouzia
Yeah, me too, I prefer savoury snacks to sweet ones. They’ll make a good snack for your lunch box. Thanks.
Bernice
YUM! I love it when there’s a healthier version of my favourite snack. I am addicted to crackers and this recipe is a must bake for me. I bet they are delicious with cheese and in soup.
Fouzia
Yes they go well with cheese and soup too. I am glad you love it. Thank you.
Fouzia
Yes, of course they’ll go very well with the cheese and soup too. You should give them a try.
Thanks Bernice.
Niha
Came out great! Was looking for savoury snacks that did not have to be fried. I had freshly ran out of green chillies and cilantro so substituted it with chilly flakes and the oregano spice mix that comes with pizza. Needless to say, a hit with my kids and husband.
Fouzia Husainy
That’s great! Good idea to substitute with chilli flakes and oregano. You could always play around with spices for different flavours. This snack is sure to please everyone!
Colleen
I love this recipe! I am always looking for savory snacks, not having much of a sweet tooth, and this looks just perfectly yummy.
Fouzia Husainy
Just like you I love savoury snacks too. These crackers are really yummy. You could make them without onions as well or add other spices and herbs that suit your taste. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting.