Maida Poori
Serve this Maida Poori and make any meal festive. Made with all-purpose flour, this poori is light and has a soft crunch. This easy-to-make puffed bread adds a delightful taste to any vegetarian/vegan meal.
Servings: 2-4 (makes 8)
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups maida (all-purpose flour)
- 1 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Preparation
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and oil. Adding a little water at a time, make a soft dough, and knead until smooth. Brush a little oil and cover and set aside for 20-30 minutes.
- Heat the oil for deep-frying.
- Oil a flat surface or rolling board. Divide the dough into 1-inch balls. Oil your palms and smooth the dough ball, and using a rolling pin, roll into a thin, round shape. Make sure the maida poori is evenly rolled, although, even the thicker parts are soft when fried.
- To check if the oil is ready, drop a small ball of dough. The oil is ready if the dough rises quickly to the top.
- Drop a poori gently into the oil. Press the poori with the edges of a spatula so the entire poori is covered in oil. When the poori puffs up, fry for a few seconds and turn over and fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel, briefly and place on a serving platter.
- Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
- Serve the maida poori hot with chana masala or other gravy curry of your choice or and raita.
Cooking Tip
Use oil instead of flour when rolling the pooris to prevent excess absorption of oil.
Category: Indian Breads - Members, Indian Breads - No-Onion No-Garlic - Members, Vegan Indian Breads - Members
