Puris
      Posted by Harinee.De.silva on October 14, 1998 at 17:43:46


      1.1 cup wholewheat flour
      2.1 cup all-purpose flour
      3.1/2 tsp salt
      4.2 tbs vegetable oil
      5.1/2 water
      6.oil for frying


      Method

      * Tip the two flours into a bowl
      with the salt and 2 tablespoons
      vegetable oil.Rub in oil until
      the mixture begins to take on a
      coarse, crumb like texture. Add
      the water to form a stiff ball.
      Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.

      *Place in an oiled plastic bag and allow
      to stand for 30 minutes.

      *Divided the mixture into 12 keep covered
      with plastic film. Roll the balls out
      into 5-inch rounds. Cover each round with
      plastic film as you go.

      Heat about an inch of oil in a frying pan
      until very hot.Drop in the puris,one at a
      time, and press into the oil until they
      puff up. Turn over and repeat on other
      side.Drain on kitchen paper and keep until
      ready to serve.