Home made kara pusa

Sure! “Kara Pusa” is a type of spicy snack from Andhra Pradesh, often known as **”Karam Pusa”** or **”Kara Pusa”** in some regions. It’s a crunchy, spicy treat made from chickpea flour (besan) and seasoned with various spices. Here’s how you can make it at home:

### Ingredients:
– **1 cup besan (chickpea flour)**
– **1/4 cup rice flour** (for extra crispiness)
– **2 tablespoons hot oil** (to mix with the flour)
– **1/2 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)**
– **1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds**
– **1/2 teaspoon chili powder** (adjust to taste)
– **1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder**
– **1/2 teaspoon salt** (or to taste)
– **1/4 teaspoon baking soda**
– **1/4 teaspoon hing (asafoetida)** (optional, for added flavor)
– **Oil for deep frying**

### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Mixture:**
– In a mixing bowl, combine the besan, rice flour, ajwain, cumin seeds, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, baking soda, and hing (if using).
– Heat 2 tablespoons of oil until hot, then carefully pour it into the flour mixture. This helps in making the snack crispier.

2. **Make the Dough:**
– Mix the ingredients well until they form a crumbly texture.
– Gradually add water, a little at a time, to form a stiff dough. The dough should be thick but pliable.

3. **Prepare for Frying:**
– Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai over medium heat.
– Fill a sev maker or a piping bag fitted with a fine-hole disc with the dough.

4. **Fry the Kara Pusa:**
– Squeeze the dough through the sev maker into the hot oil, forming thin strands or spirals.
– Fry in batches until the strands turn golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
– Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

5. **Cool and Store:**
– Allow the fried Kara Pusa to cool completely.
– Store in an airtight container to maintain its crispiness.

### Tips:
– **Adjust Spice Levels:** Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder based on your spice preference.
– **Crispiness:** Adding rice flour and hot oil helps in achieving a crispier texture.

Enjoy your homemade Kara Pusa as a delightful snack with tea or as a crunchy treat anytime!