Chatpata Rings

Chatpata rings, an occasional and monsoon snack for the short breaks, these munchies look and taste great. Limit the portion size, since they are deep-fried and habit-forming. The most hassle free dish for the way it tastes !

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time     : 15 mins 
Servings            :  4

Ingredients

To Be Mixed Together Into A Masala 

1/2 tsp chaat masala
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp powdered sugar
salt to taste

 

Other Ingredients1/2 cup maize flour (makai ka atta)
1/4 cup plain flour (maida)
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
1/4 tsp oil for kneading
oil for deep-frying

 

Method

1. Combine the maize flour, plain flour, oil and salt in a bowl and knead into soft dough adding warm water (approx. 4 tbsp). Keep aside for 5 minutes.
2. Knead again using oil till smooth and elastic.
3. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and roll out each portion into a 150 mm (6”) diameter circle.
4. Divide each circle into 2 equal portions (you will get 4 semi-circles).
5. Place a semi-circle on a flat, dry surface and cut it into 1 cm. Thick strips.
6. Repeat with the remaining semi-circles to make more strips. Keep aside.
7. Roll each strip into a ring and press to seal the edges.
8. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the rings in batches in oil till they turn golden brown in colour. Drain on absorbent paper.
9. Sprinkle the prepared masala and toss well.

Pack

1. Cool slightly and pack in a Air Tight box.