Poori / puri (indian fried flatbread)

Ingredients

• 500 g wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon margerine
• hot boiled water to make dough
• oil for frying

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Preparation

• In a large bowl, mix flour with salt, sugar and margerine until it resembles breadcrumbs. Make a well and slowly add the boiled water.
• Use a wooden spoon to mix and form a dough. Cover with a damp cloth and leave the dough to set for 30 minutes.
• Make smaller balls from the dough by hand. Spread some flour on the rolling board. Roll each ball into circles with 4mm thickness.
• Heat oil in wok. Deep fry the flattened dough. Press gently with a slotted spoon to puff up the poori.
• Fry till golden brown and turn over. Once cooked, drain on paper towels. Continue with the other rolled balls.