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Keep water away from hot oil. Check the oil with a small piece of dough before frying a full bread.
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Poori
~45 minutes estimated. Keep water away from hot oil. Check the oil with a small piece of dough before frying a full bread.
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Ingredients
Method
- 01
Mix flour, salt, and dough oil. Add enough water to knead a firm, smooth dough. Rest briefly.
- 02
Divide into small balls and roll evenly, using a little oil rather than excess dry flour.
- 03
Heat frying oil in a deep pan with ample headroom. Fry one bread at a time, gently pressing until puffed, then turn to finish.
- 04
Drain and serve promptly.
A gentle carom note
Add: 0.25 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
Mix lightly crushed seeds into the flour before kneading. Keep the dough firm and follow the same frying precautions.
A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.Keep water away from hot oil. Check the oil with a small piece of dough before frying a full bread.
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