Recipe : Poori

Preparation Time : 30 minutes
Serves : makes 12 pieces

Ingredients :

• Refined flour – 1 cup

• Wheat flour – 1 cup

• Salt – ½ tsp

• Oil – 2 tbsp

• Water – 8 tbsp

• Oil – for deep frying

Method :

• Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the 2 tbsp oil, then add sufficient water to make semi-tough dough.

• Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.

• Place in an oiled bowl and cover with oiled clear film. Leave for 30 minutes.

• Place the dough onto the floured surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces.

• Keeping the rest of the dough covered, roll one piece into a 5 inch round.

• Repeat with the remaining dough.

• Stack the pooris, layered between clean film to keep them moist.

• Pour the oil in a big deep frying pan. Heat the oil to 180 degree Celsius/350 degree Fahrenheit.

• Now lift one poori and gently slide them through the sides of the pan into the oil (be careful not to dip your fingers); it will sink but will then return to the surface and begin to sizzle.

• Gently press the poori into the oil. It will puff up. Turn the poori over after a few seconds and allow it to cook for a further 20-30 seconds.

• Remove the poori from the pan and pat dry with kitchen paper.

• Serve warm.