Farsi Puri
Ingredients
3 cups
All purpose flour
1 cup
Semolina
¾ cup
Melted Ghee
¾ cup
Water
(warm)
Oil
(for frying)
Instructions
1
Mix flour, semolina and ghee, it should be crumbly. Make semi hard dough using warm water.
2
Divide into 25 balls and cover with a damp cloth, let rest for 20 minutes.
3
Take one ball and knead in your hand to make it smooth, roll a thick puri about 3 inch circle.
4
Make about 6 small slits on the puri with a knife or a peg to prevent puffing.
5
Deep-fry on low heat until the color begins to change on both sides. Remove immediately, drain on a paper towel.
6
Repeat with the remainder. You can fry a few at a time, keeping them separated.
7
NOTE: Puris can also be made with 3 C all purpose flour, ½ C semolina and ½ C cornstarch, combined.
Variation
Ingredients
1½ tsp
Salt
1½ tsp
Black pepper
(finely crushed)
⅛ tsp
Turmeric
(optional)
Instructions
1
Add ingredients for extra flavor.