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Masala Poori

Masala Poori

Masala Poori is a spiced version of plain puris. These are whole wheat puffed Indian breads. which can be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 Tbsp Gram Flour (Besan)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Dill Leaves
  • 1/4th Tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
  • 1 Tsp Oil
  • Water as required
  • Oil for Frying

Instructions
 

Making Poori Dough –

  • In a mixing bowl, add whole wheat flour, gram flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, dill leaves (optional), carom seeds (crush in between your palms, first), salt and oil.
  • Give everything a good mix.
  • Adding water in small quantity knead a stiff dough.
  • Apply oil all over the dough, cover with damp cloth or lid and let it rest for 30 mins.

Rolling out Puris –

  • After the dough is well rested, knead again to smooth. Make sure it is not sticky.
  • Divide the dough into equal small sized balls.
  • Grease one ball at a time and roll out into discs.

Frying Pooris –

  • Meanwhile heat the oil to required temperature.
  • Gently slide in the puri in hot oil, it should puff up by itself, in case it doesn’t, gently press using turner (perforated spatula), until it is puffed up.
  • Deep fry the puris one by one in hot oil.
  • Turn over once it’s puffed up and cook from both sides till done.
  • Strain excess oil using perforated oil and use kitchen towel for the remaining oil to drain up.
  • Fry all the remaining puris in a similar way, make sure to regulate the temperature.
  • Serve hot with pickle and sabzi of your choice.

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Notes

• Make sure to regulate the temperature of oil while frying.
• Adjust spices as per taste.
• Resting dough is very important as it absorbs the water content properly and becomes smooth and liable.
• The dough should be stiff.