MASALA AJWAIN POORI

  Ajwain Poori is a crispy and crunchy Indian deep fried bread. It is rich flavored recipe with dry herbs  and spices. I have learnt this recipe from my friends who are North Indians. Now this is the favorite dish of my daughters. This is healthy as well as tasty delicious poori. They are great for breakfast and best going with curry dish, any dry veggie and choice of pickle. This is very easy and simple recipe. Ajwain seeds have a very distinctive aroma which gives the bread a unique taste. They are traditionally consumed more by the Indian subcontinent . There are many variations in the southern and northern region as well. It’s monsoon, raining outside and you want something piping hot, soothing, crunchy, munchy and at that moment I don’t mind fried stuff to satisfy our cravings. So do try this crispy and crunchy pooris and share your experience.

INGREDIENTS:

2 Cups Wheat Flour

½ Cup Sooji /Rawa /Samolina

¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder

2 teaspoon Ajwain /Carom Seeds

1 teaspoon Sesame/ Til Seeds

1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder

1 tablespoon Oil

1 tablespoon Kasoori Methi

Salt as required

Oil for frying

METHOD:

STEP 1 – Take flour and sooji in a big mixing bowl.

STEP 2 – Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, kasoori methi, salt, sesame seeds and ajwain in it.

STEP 3 – Add 1 tablespoon oil in it and mix all ingredients well. Knead a soft dough with the help of water.

STEP 4 – Cover it with a damp cloth and rest for 30 minutes.

STEP 5 – Make small equal portions with the dough.

Take a portion and roll small poori with it.

STEP 6 – Like this roll the pooris with the rest of the dough.

STEP 7 – Heat oil in a wide pan on medium heat.Slide poori in it .

STEP 8 – Deep fry the pooris in it till golden brown.

STEP 9 - Drain extra oil from pooris on a kitchen towel or tissue paper.

STEP 10 – Drain on a kitchen towel and serve hot.

Serve hot ajwain pooris with your favourite pickle, curd or various chutneys.