Masala Poori

Masala Poori is a spiced, flavorful deep-fried Indian bread perfect for breakfast or festive meals.

**Ingredients

1. Wheat flour – 1 cup
2. Oil – 2 tsp + extra for frying
3. Salt – to taste
4. Ajwain – 1/4 tsp
5. Asafoetida – a pinch
6. Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp

**Instructions

1. **Prepare the dough

   • Sieve wheat flour and salt
   • Add oil, ajwain, asafoetida, red chilli powder and mix well
   • Add water gradually and knead into a firm dough
   • Cover and rest the dough for 30 minutes

2. **Shape the pooris

   • Divide the dough into small portions
   • Roll each portion into small round pooris

3. **Fry and serve

   • Heat oil in a kadhai
   • Deep fry each poori until puffed and golden
   • Serve hot with any curry of your choice