Poori
Deep-fried, Puffy Bread
Ingredients : 1 cup whole wheat flour , 2 cup all-purpose flour , 1 teaspoon salt , 2 tablespoons oil , 1 1\2 cup water , oil for deep frying.
Instructions : 1. Put the 2 flours, salt and oil in a bowl. Slowly pour in a little water at a time and using your finger tips bind the flour into soft dough ball. You may not need all the water. Place the dough ball on to a clean work surface and knead it for 8-10 minutes or until it is smooth and elastic. Rub the dough ball with1/4 teaspoon oil, cover with a damp cloth and set it aside for 15-20 minutes. 2. Smear a little oil on the palm of your hand and make walnut sized balls out of the dough, (about 30-32 balls). Keep the balls covered with damp cloth. 3. Heat oil in a karahi or wok over high heat until very hot, to test the temperature, drop a small piece of dough in the hot oil, it should rise to the surface within few seconds. 4. Place one dough ball on a floured surface, flatten it and roll it out into a round, 5-5 1/2" in diameter. (If you have enough space, roll out all the poories, keep them in a single layer and cover with plastic wrap.) 5. Lift one poori and lay it carefully over the surface of the hot oil. It might sink to the bottom but it should rise to the surface with in few seconds and begin to sizzle. With the back of a slotted spoon, gently press the poori down into the hot oil and give swift strokes. This action will distribute the air evenly and within few seconds, the poori will puff up. Turn it over and cook the other side. Gently press down the poori for even cooking. Cook for few more seconds, remove it with a slotted spoon and put it on absorbent kitchen towels to absorb excess oil. 6. Repeat with remaining dough balls and serve the poories immediately with Chunna curry and Sooji ka Halwa. You may like to have a touch of Mango Pickle as well! • Serves 4 people. • Preparation Time: 15 minutes. • Cooking Time: 15 minutes. • Serve : Hot
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