Breads and Papadums Recipes - Khameera Nan

Ingredients

• 450g/1 lb plain (all-purpose) flour

• pinch of salt

• 5ml/1 tsp aniseeds

• 45ml/3 tbsp butter or margarine

• 1 egg, beaten

• 150ml/1/4 pt warm milk

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp yeast

• ghee for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Mix together the flour, salt and aniseeds. Rub in the butter or margarine until the mixture is crumbly then gradually add the egg and milk. Add the yeast and knead thoroughly. Cover with a damp cloth and leave in a warm place until doubled in size.

2. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll out to 2cm/3/4 in thick. Cover and leave to rise again until doubled in size. Deep-fry in hot ghee until brown on both sides. Drain on kitchen paper and cover with silver foil before serving.