Puri / Poori

Who does not like puri? I just realized this weekend that I hadn't eaten puri in over 6 months.. yikes! So of course I had to make some.. and for the perfect morsel, I always have them with simple or masala potatoes.

What you'll need.. (Makes 6-7)

• 1 Cup Atta (wheat flour).. additional for dipping
• 1/2 Tsp chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

How to..

• Add the wheat flour, chilli powder and salt to a bowl and mix well. Knead this with slightly warm water into a soft dough. Now add 1 Tsp of oil and knead again till the dough becomes non sticky. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
• Make 6-7 equal size balls with the dough. They should be smaller in size than the ones you normally make for roti.
• Heat sufficient oil in a pan for frying.
• Roll one of the dough balls in thin, circular shape with a rolling pin, about 3 inches in diameter. Dipping it in some dry wheat flour will make it easier to roll. 
• Carefully slide this into the hot oil. The puri sinks initially and then instantly forms bubbles and rises to the surface. When this happens, use your spatula to lightly push down the puri. This will help create the perfect balloon shape. Once this shape is formed, turn the puri over and let the other side fry for a few seconds.
• Remove from heat onto a paper towel and serve hot. Repeat for all the remaining puris.

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