A simple and easy recipe for savoury snacks made with plain flour and jeera It is a popular savoury snack from western and northern Karnataka that is typically prepared during festival seasons. There are numerous ways to make shankarpali, but this recipe post focuses on the savoury version made with plain flour.Namkeen Shankarpali are savoury shankarpali made with spices such as carom seeds, cumin, crushed black pepper, and salt.This savoury fried snack is traditionally served during festive occasions, particularly in Maharashtra.These are an excellent accompaniment to your evening tea.  This snack is also known by several other names. Among them are spicy Shankarpali, Tukkudi, Nimki, Nimkin, and Namkeen.They are crisp rather than flaky, and they puff up after frying. This snack�s sweet counterpart is the Maharashtra snack Shakkar pare. This is also a popular Diwali snack. These snacks are simple to keep. You can store them in an airtight container for a few weeks and they will remain edible.