Crispy Spicy Puri

Crispy puris are made from whole wheat flour with a few added spices. They are perfect as a tea-time or coffee accompanying snack. The delight of these puris lies in their taste. I usually prefer to make them as a homemade snack, rather than buying from a store, because homemade snacks taste fresher and are more hygienically made compared to ready-made ones. These make for a good and filling snack while travelling as well. The puris taste great with pickle, chundo or pickle green chilis. Have fun!

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4  (approx. 25 to 30 puris)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
• 3 tablespoons ghee/ oil (for dough)
• 1/2 teaspoon oil (to smooth out the dough)
• Salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons water (room temperature)
• Ghee or oil for frying

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients well. Knead into a tight and stiff dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. Knead the dough one more time to smooth it out. Then, make small, tiny balls. Flatten each ball between your palm and roll into a 2" diameter circle. 
3. The rolled circle should be of medium thickness - not too thin or too thick. Roll all of them and prick the surface with a fork or knife all over.
4. On medium flame, heat ghee or oil in a frying pan. Deep fry the puris until golden brown in color on the both sides.
5. Drain and keep them on an absorbent paper. Let cool and store in an airtight container. 
6. Enjoy! They stay fresh for 2 to 3 weeks.