Puri / Poori

Puri / Poori

Puri is an unleavened Indian bread, commonly consumed in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and other countries of South Asia.Puri is most commonly served at breakfast. It is also served at special or ceremonial functions as part of ceremonial rituals along with other vegetarian food offered in prayer as prasadam.

Ingredients :

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup water (lukewarm)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oil
• Oil to deep fry

Method :

Mix whole-wheat flour and salt . Add water as needed and  make tight dough.Dough for puri should be firm but smooth.Set the dough aside and cover with a damp cloth. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes or longer.
Then divide dough into small ball,roll it and deep fry in oil and serve hot

Bhatura

Bhatura

Ingredients :

• 500 grams Maida
• 1 1/2 tsp Sugar
• 20 grams Fresh Yeast or 2 tsp Dry Yeast
• 2 tbsp Fresh Curd
• 25 grams Ghee or Margarine or Butter
• 1 tsp Salt
• Oil for frying

Method :
Sieve the flour properly. Put the sugar and yeast in 1 teacup of warm water and mix till the yeast gets dissolves. Cover and leave for 5 to 7 minutes till the mixture is full of froth. Put this liquid along with curd, ghee and salt to flour. Put some warm water to make soft dough. Knead the dough for 6 to 7 minutes. Keep the dough in a wet cloth for 30 minutes . Knead for 1 minute. Divide the dough into equal parts. Apply a little ghee and roll out puris. Deep fry the puris in oil. Ready to serve.