Breads and Papadums Recipes - Pudha

Ingredients

• 100g/4 oz gram flour

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 30ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

• 5ml/1 tsp garam masala

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp ground red chili

• salt

• 200ml/7 fl oz lukewarm water

• oil for frying

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Method:

1. Place the flour, onion, coriander, spices and salt in a bowl then gradually blend in the flour to a smooth batter. Heat a frying pan (skillet) over a medium heat then smear the pan with 15ml/1 tbsp oil. Spoon 45ml/3 tbsp of batter into the pan and spread to 1mm thick.

2. Cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy golden brown then turn over the pudha and pour 10ml/2 tsp of oil around the edges. Fry the second side until golden brown. Serve hot with chutney, tea or lassi.