Methi Puri

Description

Methi puri is a crispy deep fried Indian bread or poori, which is prepared from plain flour and chopped methi (fenugreek) leaves. This appetizing fenugreek based snack is a wonderful and tasty treat for all Indian snack lovers. Desi Gabbar gets you the recipe for Methi Puri. Here you go!
  • PreTime 00 h 10 m
  • CookTime 00 h 25 m
  • Serving 4Persons

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Ingredients & Method

Ingredients

  • Wheat flour – 2 cup
  • Fine rava – ¼ cup
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Carom seeds (ajwain) – ½ tsp
  • Asafoetida - ¼ tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil – 3 tbsp
  • Fenugreek leaves – ½ cup
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  • Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
  • Water as required
  • Oil for fry

Method

  • Take a bowl, add wheat flour, fine rava, cumin seeds, carom seeds, salt to taste and oil and mix it well. Then, with the help of hand mix it properly.
  • Flour should have crumbly texture and hold shape between hands.
  • Then add fresh fenugreek leaves in it. Now, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and mix it well with the help of hand.
  • Now, the amount of water depends on the quality of whole wheat flour, so add water accordingly. Knead the dough properly.
  • Cover the dough and rest it for 10 minutes, so it will set properly.
  • Now, take a one dough ball, make a circle shape with the help of hands.
  • Afterwards, on a rolling board, take one dough ball and spread a bit of oil on it.
  • Roll puri into medium thickness. With a fork give cuts on the rolled puri. This is done so that the puri does not puff up while frying. You can also use a fork.
  • Now, take an oil in a wok, fry puri on medium to low flame.
  • Turn the puri another side and cook till they turn into golden brown.
  • Take them out. Now sameway fry other puri.
  • Ready to serve.
  • *Yummy tips to enjoy by Methi Puri: Methi puri serve as a tea time snack. When the puris are still hot, you can serve with potato curry or any curry of your choice. It will also go well with chana dal.
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