Puri.
These are delicious with plenty of chutney, or served with vegetable curries. it is essential to serve them hot.
Ingredients.
225g / 8oz of wholemeal flour.
1/4 of a teaspoon of salt.
About 150ml / 1/4 of a pint of warm water.
2 teaspoons of melted ghee.
Oil for deep frying.
Method.
1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl.
2. Make a well in the centre, add the water gradually and work to a dough.
3. Knead in the ghee, then knead for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic, cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into 16 pieces, and with lightly oiled hands pat each piece into a ball.
5. Lightly oil a pastry board and rolling pin and roll out each ball into a thin circular pancake.
6. Deep fry the puris very quickly, turning them over once until deep golden in colour, drain well and serve at once.
Makes 16.
