Breads and Papadums Recipes - Leavened Puri

Ingredients

• 350g/12 oz plain (all-purpose) flour

• pinch of salt

• 30ml/2 tbsp ghee plus extra for deep-frying

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

• 90ml/6 tbsp natural (pain) yoghurt

• warm water

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Method:

1. Rub together the flour, salt and ghee. Stir in the baking powder and yoghurt and just enough water to make a pliable dough. Knead until the dough is springy and does not stick to the fingers. Cover with a damp cloth and leave overnight in a warm place to rise.

2. Knead the dough again, divide into 12 equal portions and form into thick rounds. Heat the ghee and deep-fry the puris 2 at a time until golden. Drain on kitchen paper then serve hot.