Pooris (Fried Indian Bread)

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I love all breads I've had from India and this is one of them. This is a basic recipe for the fried Indian bread, Pooris. Another recipe I got from the Micheff Sisters. Hope you enjoy it!

by Enjolinfam·published 2008-05-28

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Breads

Servings

6 Pooris, 6 serving(s)

Total time

prep 50 min

Calories / serving

89 kcal

Ingredients (4)

serves

1 cup whole wheat flourflour
1 tablespoon canola oilcanola-oil
1/2 teaspoon saltsalt
1/2 cup hot waterwater

Instructions (3 steps)

01Put the flour and salt into a medium-sized bowl. Pour the oil and hot water on top. Mix together with hands until it becomes a soft dough. Cover the dough with a damp towel to keep it moist. Let the dough sit for 30 minutes.
02Sprinkle some flour on the counter and knead the dough for a couple of minutes. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle. Be sure to cover each circle with a cloth to keep from drying out.
03Heat a couple of tablespoons of canola oil in a skillet. When the skillet is hot, fry one circle of dough at a time, adding a little oil with each. Fry 15-20 seconds on each side until the it is puffed and golden. Serve hot.

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