Keyword: Bedmi Poori, deep fried bread, Pithi Poori, Poori
Servings: 2
Author: Yogendra
Ingredients
1/4cupUrad Dal
3tbspWater For grinding dal into a paste
1/2cupWhole Wheat Flour
1/4cupSemolinaFine
1/8tspTurmeric Powder
1/2tbspKasuri Methi
1/2tspTable Salt
1/4tspCarom SeedsAjwain
1/2tspCoriander Powder
1/8tspRed Chilli Powder
1tbspGhee
Vegetable Oil for Frying Poori
Instructions
Making Dal Paste
Start by washing the urad dal thoroughly, ideally two times. This step is essential to remove any impurities.
After washing, soak the urad dal in water for an extended period, preferably overnight or a minimum of 6 hours. Soaking softens the dal, making it easier to grind.
Once the dal is adequately soaked, drain the water from it.
Use a grinder to transform the soaked urad dal into a fine paste. This paste, known as "Pithi," forms the base of your dish.
Making Dough:
In a mixing bowl, combine the urad dal paste with whole wheat flour, semolina, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, carom seeds, ghee, and Kasuri Methi.
Gently mix these ingredients together until they are well incorporated.
Knead the mixture to form a dough. Be cautious not to over-knead, as this can result in tough, less desirable texture.
To prevent the dough from drying out, apply a thin layer of ghee over its surface.
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for approximately 15 minutes. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the dough to relax, making it easier to work with.
Making Pori:
Divide the dough into uniformly sized small balls. The number of balls depends on how many poris you want to make.
Take each dough ball and use a rolling pin to flatten it into a round, flat shape. The thickness can vary according to your preference.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan until it reaches the appropriate frying temperature.
Carefully place the flattened dough discs into the hot oil. Fry them until they turn a beautiful golden brown color, and they become crisp and puffy.
After frying, remove the poris from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.