Description
This Poori recipe offers fluffy, golden bread that’s easy to make with simple ingredients like whole wheat flour and spices. Ideal for dinner or a delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat flour, 360 grams
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain), optional
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup water, or add as required
- oil , for deep frying, about 2 cups
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place the whole wheat flour. Add salt, carom seeds, and oil.
- Gradually add water while mixing with your hands, ensuring not to add all at once.
- Once a dough forms, stop adding water and knead until smooth. The dough should be stiff and tight for optimal poori.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
Ensure the dough is not overly soft for best frying results.
Resting the dough for a longer time can lead to oily pooris.
Experiment with the water according to your flour brand for consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 poori
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21.0g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Protein: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg