Pudina Masala Poori (Spicy-Minty Deep Fried Puffed Bread)

          If Poori happens to be your favourite breakfast, then try something new. Just add some crushed dry mint leaves and some spices to make these delicious Pudina Masala Poori. It is anytime welcome from the same boring plain pooris. 

          Relish these deep fried puffed bread with any side dish for an enjoyable meal with your loved ones. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare them.

• 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
• 1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tsp. carom seeds (ajwain)
• 2 tbsp. dry mint leaves, crushed
• 1 tbsp. oil to knead
• oil to deep fry
• any side dish to serve
• sliced onion, fresh chilies and lime wedges to serve

          In a bowl, mix all the ingredients (except oil to deep fry) and knead into a tight dough by adding required quantity of water. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 25-30 minutes.

          Knead again for a minute and divide into equal portions (makes around a dozen). Roll out each portion into a small disc by smearing some oil or dusting some flour.

          Deep fry in hot oil till they puff up and are light golden in colour. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve them hot with any side dish and salad.

               Mix all ingredients (except oil to deep fry) & knead into a tight dough by 
               adding water. Cover with a damp cloth & set aside for 25-30 minutes.

                               Knead again for a minute & divide into equal portions.

                     Roll out into a small disc by smearing some oil or dusting some flour.

                          Deep fry in hot oil till they puff up & are light golden in colour. 

                                Drain on a kitchen towel.

                                Serve them hot with any side dish & salad.

Ney Pathiri (Rice Flour Pooris - Kerala Style)

          Ney Pathiri is a deep fried poori made out of rice flour, fresh grated coconut and other flavoring ingredients. They are termed as a common breakfast in Kerala (especially in the Malabar region) and are relished with any veg, or non-veg. gravy side dish. They can also be had for lunch / dinner too. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this simple and delicious poori.

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• oil to deep fry

          In a bowl, combine all the ingredients (except oil) and knead into a stiff dough by adding warm water little at a time. Cover with a wet cloth and leave aside for 15-20 minutes.

          Take a little portion of the dough and spread out into a small circle, just like poori on an aluminum foil / plastic.

          Heat oil and gently drop the pooris in it and fry till light brown on both sides. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve them hot with any non-veg. or veg. side dish.

                   Mix all ingredients (except oil) & knead into a stiff dough by adding warm 
                   water. Cover with a wet cloth & keep aside for 15-20 min.

                           Take a little portion of dough & spread into a small circle on an 
                           aluminum foil / plastic.

                      Heat oil & gently drop the pooris. Fry till light brown on both sides. Drain
                      on a kitchen towel & serve them hot with any non-veg. or veg. side dish.