Diwali is a big festival in India. People celebrate with lights, sweets, and special snacks. Farsan is one of the snacks enjoyed during Diwali. It is crispy, savory, and easy to make at home. Below is a simple recipe to make Diwali farsan in your kitchen.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make Diwali farsan:
– 2 cups of gram flour (besan)
– 1 cup of rice flour
– 1 teaspoon of carom seeds (ajwain)
– 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon of red chili powder
– A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
– Salt to taste
– Water to make dough
– Oil for deep frying
– A few curry leaves (optional)
– 1/2 cup of nylon sev (for garnish)
– 1/2 cup of roasted peanuts (optional)
Steps to Make Farsan
1. Prepare the Dough
First, take a large bowl. Add gram flour, rice flour, carom seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients well. Slowly add water while stirring to make a soft dough. The dough should be smooth and not sticky.
2. Shape the Farsan
Now, heat oil in a deep frying pan. The oil should be hot but not smoking. Take a small portion of dough and roll it into a ball. Place this ball into a sev maker. Press the dough through the sev maker directly into the hot oil. The dough will come out in thin strands. Do not overcrowd the pan.
3. Fry the Farsan
Fry the dough strands until they turn golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the farsan from the oil. Place it on a paper towel to remove extra oil. Repeat the process with the remaining dough until all the farsan is fried.
4. Add Flavor
In the same oil, fry curry leaves until they become crispy. If using peanuts, fry them until they turn golden. These will add extra flavor to your farsan.
5. Mix and Garnish
Take a large bowl and add fried farsan, crispy curry leaves, and roasted peanuts. Mix them together to combine everything evenly. If you like, you can also add nylon sev on top for extra crunch.
6. Store and Serve
Once the farsan has cooled down, store it in an airtight container. This keeps it fresh and crispy for several days. Serve the farsan as a snack during Diwali, or enjoy it with tea or coffee.
Helpful Tips
– Check the dough. Make sure the dough is soft but not too wet. If too wet, add more gram flour. If too dry, add a little water.
– The oil should be hot enough to fry the farsan quickly. If the oil is too cool, the farsan will soak up too much oil and become greasy.
– You can add different ingredients like roasted chana dal, cashews, or raisins to your farsan mix for more flavor.
Conclusion
Making farsan at home for Diwali is simple and fun. This recipe uses basic ingredients and easy steps, so anyone can make it. Farsan is a perfect snack to share with family and friends during Diwali. Plus, it can be stored for days, making it a convenient treat to have on hand. Enjoy your homemade farsan and have a happy Diwali!
