The Paleo Recipe Book

Monday, March 31, 2008

Indian Breakfast Dishes - Pudina Puris

Makes 15 puris
Preparation time: 20-30 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups plain flour (maida)
1/2 cup mint leaves (pudina)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 green chilies, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
Salt to taste
Oil for greasing and deep frying

Method:

1. Pound the mint leaves, cumin seeds, green chilies, lemon juice, sugar and salt together in a mortar and pestle.

2. Combine this mixture with the flour, add enough water and knead into a firm and soft dough. Divide into 15 equal portions.

3. Roll out on a lightly greased surface into thin circles of 75 mm. (3") diameter.

4. Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown and drain on absorbent paper.

5. Serve hot.