METHI BAJRA POORI

This deep fried ,puffed Indian bread is a delicacy of Indian state Rajasthan,the land of Maharajas,lakes & palaces. These steaming hot pooris are a popular snack & tastes delicious when served with chutney, raita or aloo sabji.

Preparation time : 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients:

1 cup pearl millet flour
1/2 cup wheat flour
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh fenugreek leaves
1 tsp carom seeds
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander seeds powder
1 tsp grated ginger
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Method:

1. Mix both flour ,salt & all spices well. Then add fenugreek leaves ,mix well. Knead hard dough with water. Add water little by little . Cover the dough & keep aside for 10 minutes.

2. Divide the dough in equal sized balls. Now carefully roll pooris with the help of plastic sheet. Roll carefully as pearlmillet flour is gluten free, so it can break.

3. Deep fry pooris in hot oil, till it puffs up & golden brown from both sides. Once fried keep it on kitchen towel lined plate.