Tuesday, August 11, 2009

POORI


(makes 7-9)
Ingredients
1½ cup whole wheat flour
½ tsp salt
¾ cup warm water
2½ vegetable oil, plus extra for oiling

Method Of Preparation
· Sieve the flour and place it in a large bowl, add salt, stir well.
· Make a well in the center and gradually pour in the water, mixing well with your fingers to for a dough, adding more water if necessary.
· Turn the dough out onto a floured counter and knead until it is smooth and elastic. Let stand in a warm place for 15 minutes.
· Divide the dough into 7-9 equal-size portions and with lightly oiled hands pat each into a smooth ball. On a lightly oiled counter, roll out each ball to for a thin circle.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet. Deep-fry the circles in batches for 5-8 minutes, turning once, until golden in color.

Remove the pooris from the skillet and drain. Serve hot.

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