Nargisi puri

8 puri

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour, all purpose; 175 g
2tablespoonsGhee; or oil Salt
2eachesEggs;boiled,peeled & mashed
2mediumsPotatoes; boiled,peeled & mashed
1tablespoonMint, fresh; or fresh coriander(cilantro),finely chopped
1eachGreen chili;seeded & chopped Warm water for kneading
Ghee; or oil for deep frying

Directions

Knead together mashed eggs, potatoes, coriander, chili and 1 tsp salt and divide into 8 portions.

Sieve flour and 1 tsp salt. Rub into 2 tbsp ghee or oil. Mix well for 10 minutes.

Slowly add warm water. Knead to a soft dough. Divide the dough into 8 equal parts and shape into balls.

Roll each ball out a little. Place one portion of egg micture in centre of each ball. Fold it over and pinch the ends. Now roll out each into a round puri 4" (10 cm) diameter. Do not make it too thin or the stuffing will come out.

Heat oil in a frying pan, deep fry one at a time until the colour turns golden.

Serve hot with plain yogurt.

Cooking time: 25 minutes