Farsi Puri – Tea Time Snack

Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, add 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Step 2: Add Ghee and Mix

Add 2 tablespoons of ghee to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with your hands until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs and holds its shape when pressed, indicating proper binding.

Step 3: Prepare Dough

Gradually add water as needed and knead to form a hard dough. Ensure the dough is firm, not soft.

Step 4: Rest the Dough

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 5: Form Small Balls

After resting, knead the dough again briefly. Divide the dough into small, medium-sized balls.

Step 6: Roll Out Puris

Take a grater and place a dough ball on its surface. Using a rolling pin, gently roll out the dough into a thin, round puri. The grater will create small holes in the puri, which helps in achieving a crispy texture and prevents it from puffing up during frying. Flip the puri and roll on both sides to ensure even texture.

Step 7: Fry Puris

Heat oil in a pan on a slow flame. Carefully place the rolled puris into the hot oil. Fry the puris on a slow flame, flipping them 2-3 times on both sides, until they turn crispy and golden brown.

Step 8: Serve

Once fried to perfection, remove the Farsi puris from the oil and drain excess oil. Serve them as a delicious tea-time snack.

• Fry puris on a slow flame for best crispiness.

• Rolling puri on a grater helps create holes and prevents them from puffing up, ensuring a crispy texture.

• Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) for extra flavor.

• Experiment with other spices like carom seeds (ajwain) or red chili powder.