Dar Puri

Method

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1. 1

   Cook the dar in a pan over a medium flame, stirring constantly, until the water evaporates and the dar thickens. Take it off the heat and set aside.

2. 2

   Put the whole wheat flour in a bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the cooked dar, salt, ghee or oil and the warm water, and knead into a semi-soft dough.

3. 3

   Cover the dough with a damp cloth and leave it for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into 6–7 equal portions.

5. 5

   Flatten each portion and roll it into a 5-inch pancake, dusting with a little wheat flour.

6. 6

   Heat the frying oil over a medium flame. When it is hot, slide in one puri at a time and press it gently with a perforated frying spoon so that it puffs up. Puris puff only when the oil is quite hot.

7. 7

   Fry until both sides are golden brown.

8. 8

   Lift out, drain off the excess oil and serve hot.