Methi Puri

Methi Puri

Methi poori is a popular Indian deep-fried bread that is made using a combination of wheat flour, spices and fresh fenugreek leaves (methi). It is a crispy and flavorful and is perfect for breakfast or lunch.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups wheat flour

• 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves 

  (methi), washed & finely chopped
  

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

• 1/2 tsp cumin powder

• Salt to taste

• Water, as required

• Oil for deep frying

Method:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, fenugreek leaves, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt.

2. Mix well and add water gradually to make a firm dough. Knead the dough well for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.

3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium flame.

5. Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into circles of about 3-4 inches diameter.

6. Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the rolled out pooris one at a time and fry until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides.

7. Remove the fried methi puris from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain the excess oil on a paper towel.

8. Serve Methi pooris hot with chutney or sabzi of your choice.

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