          Diamond cuts / crackers are made from maida / all purpose flour in which spices are added, kneaded and then deep fried. This evening time snack tastes really great with hot cup of tea.

    Ingredients

             1 Cup of Maida / All Purpose flour
             1 Tbsp of Butter
             1 Tsp of Red Chilly Powder
             A Pinch of Asafoetida
   Less Than 1/4 Tsp of Baking Soda
   Water for Kneading
   Salt to Taste
   Oil for Deep Frying


Method

In a mixing bowl, add maida, baking soda, butter, red chilly powder, asafoetida, salt and water for kneading. Mix all the ingredients well.
Knead the dough until it is soft.
Cover and let it rest for 30 mins.
Divide the dough into equal balls.
Roll into thin chapathi’s and cut into vertically and diagonally with one inch space between each lines to get diamond shapes.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan, fry the diamonds in a medium flame until it turns golden brown on both sides. Let it cool down and store them in a airtight container.
Spicy diamond cuts are ready.

Tips

You can also add ajwain and cumin, if you prefer.
Adjust the spicyness according to your taste.
Don’t worry if diamonds are together, if you drop in oil, it will separate.

Spicy Diamond Crackers / Diamond Cuts/ Savory Maida Biscuits / Tukda