Yield: 8 puri
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
1½ cup | Flour, all purpose; 175 g |
2 tablespoons | Ghee; or oil Salt |
2 eaches | Eggs;boiled,peeled & mashed |
2 mediums | Potatoes; boiled,peeled & mashed |
1 tablespoon | Mint, fresh; or fresh coriander(cilantro),finely chopped |
1 each | Green chili;seeded & chopped Warm water for kneading |
\N \N | Ghee; or oil for deep frying |
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