Puri

Ingredients
wheat flour - 2 cups
Maida - 1 cup
ghee or oil - 1/2 tsp
salt - a pinch
sugar - pinch(optional)
water - to make dough
milk - little amount

Method
1.Take a wide bowl and mix wheat flour,maida,ghee or oil,salt,sugar.Make a well in center and slowly pour warm water and a little milk to make a smooth stiff dough (not too stiff nor too soft). It should be a slightly firm dough. Let it sit covered for 5-10 minutes.

2.Divide dough into small lemon-sized balls and roll them out using a rolling pin, slightly thicker than rotis. The rolled out puris should be circular shaped around 6-7 cms in diameter.

3.Heat enough oil for deep frying.Slowly slide the rolled out puris into the hot oil and press gently with the spatula so that it puffs up with the steam and swell up like a balloon and turns golden brown with a light crisp.Flip the puri to cook the other side for 15-20 seconds till it turns golden brown. Drain the puris ensuring all the oil has been drained along the sides of the cooking vessel.Move onto a absorbent kitchen towel.

4.Puris are ready to Serve with chole or potato curry or any curry of your choice.

Note:If the oil is the right temperature the puris will puff up within seconds of sliding into the hot oil.

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