Indian flatbreads
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. Puris are a type of Indian bread, deep-fried or pan-fried in plenty of oil. They puff up well during frying and are hollow inside. Puris are served with various sauces or as an accompaniment to main dishes. The flatbreads are oily, but very tasty. They can also be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Set aside half a cup of flour, sift the remaining half into a bowl.
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Step 2
2. Add salt and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the flour in the bowl.
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Step 3
3. Pour the water in a thin stream, making sure not to pour it directly onto the dry ingredients.
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Step 4
4. Knead a firm and dense dough, using the remaining flour. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Step 5
5. Pinch off a small piece of dough and roll it into a ball.
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Step 6
6. Pour a little vegetable oil onto a plate and dip the dough balls into it.
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Step 7
7. Roll out each piece into a thin flatbread so that it does not become translucent or tear.
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Step 8
8. Pour the remaining vegetable oil into a frying pan, heat it well, and place the pancake in it.
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Step 9
9. Fry until crispy for a few seconds, then transfer to a paper towel.
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Step 10
10. Serve the crispy flatbreads at the table.