Spicy Puffed Bread (mysore Masala Puri)
Spicy Puffed Bread (Mysore Masala Puri) is a popular street food from Karnataka, India. It is a crispy and spicy snack that is perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup semolina
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, semolina, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and salt.
- Add water gradually and knead the mixture into a stiff dough.
- Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls and roll them out into thin circles using a rolling pin.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Gently slide the rolled dough circles into the hot oil and fry until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the fried puris from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the spicy puffed bread hot with your favorite chutney or a hot cup of tea.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 4g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Rolling pin Frying pan Paper towels
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the spicy puffed bread with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or a hot cup of masala chai.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add finely chopped onions, green chilies, and coriander leaves to the dough before frying the puris.
Cost
$5