Masala poori

Indian Fry Bread- Spicy and delicious

Masala poori is tasty, spicy poori. Masala means spice mixture.

The preparation and cooking is similar to Poori. But a spice mixture is added to the flour to make the dough. And what a difference that makes in the taste and color too. 

Just try it and see for yourself. You can use your favorite spice mix or the one given in the recipe below.

You can make the dough and keep it in the fridge for 3-4 days and make pooris within a few minutes whenever you want.
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How to make Masala-Poori
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Ingredients for Masala Poori

• whole wheat flour - 2 cups.
• salt - 1/4 tsp.
• coriander powder- 1 tsp.
• cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
• red chilli powder - 1/4 tsp
• ajwain(carom seeds or bishop's weed) - 1/4 tsp
• water to form dough.
• oil for deep frying.

Preparation

• Mix flour, salt, spice powders, two tsp oil.
• Add water little by little and form a tight dough ball. Keep aside for 20 minutes.
• make small lime size balls.

Cooking Method

1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan. It should be on medium hot once it is heated well.
2. Roll each ball into a round of about 3".
3. Put the round carefully in the hot oil. It will puff up. Fry for 2-3 seconds. Turn on to the other side. Let cook for 5 seconds.
4. Take out the poori and drain well.

Serve hot with any curry of your choice. It can also be eaten by itself. It is a perfect item to take it for lunch to office or school or for a picnic. It will be good to eat for a day.

Even if you are watching your fat intake, it is ok to eat poori once in a while. You should not miss out of good tasty items. Don't you agree?

Tips: Ajwain (carom seeds or Bishop's weed) is good for digestion. I love the taste too. You can eat a pinch of ajwain seeds after food to help digestion.

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