MAKING

1.In a saucepan heat together water, papad khara and ½ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.

2.If using baking powder do not heat the water.

3.In a bowl add the besan, carom seeds, chili powder and salt to taste mix well

4.Add 6 tablespoons oil and mix well.

5.Add the prepared water into the besan mixture slowly and mix well to get a gooey dough.

6.Add more 3-4 tablespoons oil and mix well after each addition.

7.In a deep fry pan, heat oil.

8.Pull out a morsel of the dough and add into the gathia maker.

9.Fit the desired shape of the mold to the maker outlet and squeeze the dough in a circular motion in the hot oil.

10.Fry till crispy and lightly golden.

11.Remove onto a dish lined with absorbent paper.

SERVING

12.Serve with tea or coffee.