Bhatura
Bhaturas are deep-fried puffed up breads while frying. The semolina makes it crisp on the outside, but they are soft from inside. They are often served with masala chick peas.
Ingredients:
Serves 4
- 2 cups ( 250gt/8 oz) plain flour
- ¾ cup (100 g/ 3 oz) semolina
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ cup yogurt
- vegetable oil for deep frying
How to make Bhatura Bread:
- Soak semolina for 15 minutes in just enough water to cover it.
- Sift flour, salt and baking soda. Add sugar, semolina and yogurt. Knead with some water to make a smooth dough of rolling consistency.
- Brush the dough with oil and keep covered in warm place for 3 hours.
- Just before serving time, make 8-10 balls.
- Roll each ball to an round / oblong shape. Pull from one side to get pointed tip.
- Heat oil in a frying pan. Deep fry bhaturas in medium hot oil till golden brown. Serve imediatelly with chana masala.
