Crispy Masala Puri (Kadak Poori)
Masala Puri Delight - Ideal for a delightful tea-time treat, these crispy puris add a flavorful twist to your snack time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour (chapati atta)
- ¼ teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds)
- ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons Oil + more for deep frying
- 1 tablespoon Heavy whipping cream or fresh cream or malai optional
- ⅓ cup Water
Instructions
- Take atta, ajwain, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
- Add oil and cream. Mix it by rubbing between your fingertips till everything is incorporated well.
- Now start adding ⅓ cup of water and knead into a tight and stiff dough.
- Cover it and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- After resting time, knead the dough one more time to smooth out.
- Then make small, tiny balls, flatten it between your palm. Roll into 2-3 inch diameter circle. They should be of medium thickness (not too thin or not too thick).
- Keep rolling and arrange them on a plate. Keep the plate covered.
- Once you have enough rolled puris, put the oil in a pan on medium heat for deep frying.
- Once the oil is hot, add slide few puris into the hot oil.
- After some time, flip them and fry another side as well. They will partially puff up.
- Once they get crispy, remove them using slotted spatula and keep them on paper towel lined plate.
- Repeat the same frying process until you are done with all the puris.
- Let them cool down completely,
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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