puri

Puri, is one of the favorite food all over India. This fried bread is a favorite for all age groups. This is a basic recipe, followed in the same way all over India. But little bit addition makes this recipe special in some houses and hotels. Some people add a handful of sooji (rava) with the puri batter. Some people add extra oil and some people add 1/2 maida (all purpose flour) and 1/2 wheat flour to prepare the puri batter. This is the following recipe I learn from my marathi neighbour. On following her recipe I got my puri crispy, stayed fluffy for a long time comparatively and absorbs less oil. I just want to share this recipe with you, you too can enjoy this fluffy, crispy puri with your family members.


Ingredients :


1. Wheat flour - 1 cup
2. Besan flour - 1/4 cup
3. Salt - as required
4. Water - as required

 Method:

1. Mix wheat flour, besan flour and salt and mix together without adding water in larger bowl.


2. Make a well shape in centre of the flour, add water slowly in middle of the well and mix the flour with water. 


3. There is no necessary to give more pressure like chappathi flour. Its enough to give a light pressure to make the batter.


4. Make small balls out of the batter and keep it ready.  


5. Flat each ball into a circle shape with a rolling pin. The circle should not be too thin nor too thick. It should be with medium thickness. If the batter is sticking while rolling, you can sprinkle some plain flour on top.


6. Heat oil in a pan, once the oil gets heated. Drop the puri one by one, once it gets fluffy, turn to other side. Remove the puri, from oil and transfer it to a tissue paper to absorb extra oil.  


Serve hot with aloo masala.