Crispy Masala Puri

Ingredients

• 1 cup Shree gold atta (gehun ka atta)
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder (haldi)
• 1 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
• 1 tbsp melted ghee
• a pinch of carom seeds (ajwain)
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep-frying

Directions

• 1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a stiff dough using enough water. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Divide the dough into 20 equal portions.
  3. Roll each portion into a circle of about 75 mm. (3″) diameter and prick them using a knife at regular intervals.
  4. Repeat step 3 to make 19 more puris.
  5. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry, a few puris at a time, on a medium flame till they turn crisp and golden brown in color from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
  6. Store in an air-tight container. Use as required.