Nimki (or Nimkin/Namak Para) refers toa popular, crunchy, savory Indian snack made from flour, deep-fried into ribbon-like or diamond shapes, seasoned with spices like cumin or carom seeds (ajwain) for a salty, flaky treat, often enjoyed with tea. The term also generally means "salty" or "salted" in Bengali and Hindi, with variations like Kucho Nimki being smaller versions