Spicy Thukkada / Kara Thukkada - Instant snack

My Grandma and chithi used to prepare this spicy snack. It has two versions, spicy and sweet. I love the spicy version. Its very easy to prepare and its done in 15 min. I prepared this for my first deepavali after wedding, as I was beginner in cooking that time. So beginners can try this without any fear as it will turn perfect even for the first timers. 

 Wheat flour can be replaced with Maida / all purpose flour. Also adding ajwain is optional. Store it in an airtight container and enjoy for weeks. It stays fresh. Instant snack when you dont have any other option.

Ingredients:

Wheat flour - 2 handful 
Red chilli powder - 1 1/2 tbsp
Ajwain - 1 tsp (optional)
Salt
Ghee - 2 tsp
Water to knead
Oil to fry

Method:

Take the flour in a wide bowl, add red chilli powder, ajwain, salt, ghee and mix well.

Now start adding water slowly and knead the flour. 
Make the dough soft like chapati dough, but not too soft. 

Now make medium size balls out of the dough.

Roll it like chapati, make horizontal and vertical cut to bring diamond shaped thukkada.

Use a somasi cutter or knife or pizza cutter.
Place it in a plate.
In the mean time heat oil in a pan or kadai.
Once you are done with the cutting, place all the diamonds in the oil in batches.

Give room for the diamonds to fry well.
Toss it both side till it become crisp and little brown.

Remove from oil and place it in a paper towel.

Cool down and store it in a air tight container.
It stays fresh for weeks.