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Sawan Vrat Special: Make Crispy Aloo Lachha Namkeen At Home With This Quick Recipe
Made with thin potato strips, peanuts, cashews and simple vrat-friendly seasonings, this crunchy namkeen can be prepared ahead of Sawan Somwar.
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Fasting during Sawan often leaves you looking for a quick snack by evening, especially something that follows vrat food rules but can also be enjoyed by the rest of the family. Instead of reaching for packaged snacks or preparing something from scratch when you are already hungry, you can make a batch of crispy Aloo Lachha Namkeen in advance.
Made with thin potato strips, peanuts, cashews and simple vrat-friendly seasonings, this crunchy namkeen can be prepared ahead of Sawan Somwar. Pair it with a cup of tea for an easy evening snack.
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Ingredients You Will Need
- 4-5 potatoes
- 2 handfuls of peanuts
- 1 handful of cashews
- A small handful of raisins
- Almonds, optional
- Roasted cumin powder
- Sendha namak or rock salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- A little powdered sugar, optional
- Peanut oil or desi ghee for frying
How To Make Aloo Lachha Namkeen
Start by peeling the potatoes and washing them thoroughly. Cut each potato into very thin, round slices. Rinse the slices three to four times with water.
Stack four or five slices at a time and carefully cut them into long, thin strips or lachhas. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
Now comes an important step for getting that crispy texture. Wash the potato strips three to four more times to remove excess starch.
Spread the washed strips over a clean, absorbent surface and place them under a fan. Pat them gently with a clean, dry cloth to remove as much moisture as possible. Make sure the potato strips are thoroughly dry before frying, as excess water can cause hot oil to splatter.
Fry Until Crispy
Heat peanut oil or desi ghee in a kadai. Once hot, add the potato strips in small batches instead of overcrowding the pan.
Fry until crisp, then remove them and place them on absorbent kitchen paper to drain excess oil. Continue until all the potato lachhas are fried.
Next, separately fry the peanuts, cashews and almonds, if using. Fry the raisins briefly and remove them quickly to prevent burning.
Add The Seasoning
Transfer the fried potato strips, nuts and raisins to a large bowl.
While they are still slightly warm, add sendha namak, roasted cumin powder and black pepper according to taste. For a subtle sweet-and-salty flavour, sprinkle in a small amount of powdered sugar.
Toss everything gently until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Make It Ahead For Your Sawan Vrat
Allow the Aloo Lachha Namkeen to cool completely before transferring it to a clean, airtight container. Preparing it ahead of your Sawan Somwar fast means you will have a ready-to-eat snack when evening cravings strike.
Serve a small bowl with tea, or simply enjoy it on its own. Crispy potatoes, crunchy peanuts and cashews with simple spices make this homemade falahari namkeen an easy snack that even family members who aren’t fasting can enjoy.
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