An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Combine the besan, papad khar, ajwain, crushed pepper, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and 1 tbsp of the oil in a bowl.
Add the water gradually and knead into a stiff, smooth dough, then rest it for 15 minutes.
Divide into lemon-sized balls and roll each into a thin 4-inch strip on an oiled surface.
Deep fry the strips over medium heat until crisp and pale golden, stirring gently.
Drain on paper and cool completely until crunchy, then serve with jalebi and fried chilies.