Puris

Description

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

• Makes 18.

Ingredients

• 2½ cups (375 g) whole meal flour
• a pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
• 1 cup (250 ml) water

Directions

1. Sift together flour and salt.
2. With your fingertips, rub ghee or oil.
3. Gradually add water to form a firm dough.
4. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 50 minutes.
6. Divide into 18 portions and roll each into a 14 cm (5½ inch) circle.
7. Heat 3 cm 1¼ inches) oil in a deep frying pan until moderately hot; fry one at a time, spooning oil over until they puff up and swell.
8. Cook on each side until golden brown.
9. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.