Soft and Fluffy Poori Recipe

To make soft and fluffy pooris, follow this slightly modified recipe that ensures the pooris puff up well and remain soft:

Soft and Fluffy Poori recipe

Quick Halwa Puri Recipe in Urdu – English

Ingredients:

1. Plain flour (maida) – 1 1/4 cup
2. Semolina (sooji/rava) – 1/3 cup
3. Sugar – 1/4 tsp
4. Salt – 1/4 tsp
5. Yogurt (curd) – 2 tbsp
6. Warm milk (as needed)
7. Oil – for deep frying

Instructions:

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Prepare the Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain flour, semolina, salt and sugar.
• Add yogurt to the flour mixture. Yogurt helps in making the pooris soft and fluffy.
• Gradually add warm milk, a little at a time, and knead into a stiff yet pliable dough. The dough should not be too soft but should be smooth and firm.
• Knead the dough well for a few minutes to ensure it is smooth and elastic. This helps in making the pooris puff up.
• Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

Rolling the Pooris:

• Divide the dough into 7 equal-sized balls (about the size of a golf ball), apply oil and give them rest for 10 minutes.
• Roll each ball into a smooth ball with your hands, then flatten slightly.
• Lightly grease your rolling pin and surface instead of dusting with flour. This prevents the pooris from absorbing excess oil during frying.
• Roll out each ball into a small circle (about 3-4 inches in diameter). Ensure the thickness is even and slightly thicker than chapatis.

Frying the Pooris:

• Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot enough that when you drop a small piece of dough in, it rises immediately.
• Carefully slide one poori into the hot oil. It should puff up quickly. Gently press down with a slotted spoon to help it puff fully.
• Flip the poori and fry until golden brown on both sides, which should take about 30 seconds to a minute per side.
• Remove the poori with a slotted spoon and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serving:

Serve the pooris hot with your favorite side dishes like aloo sabzi, chana masala, halwa or kheer.

Tips for Soft and Fluffy Pooris:

Adding yogurt to the dough makes the pooris softer.
Kneading the dough well is crucial for fluffy pooris.
Avoid over-kneading or resting the dough for too long, as this can make the pooris hard.
Ensure the oil is at the right temperature; too hot will make the pooris hard, and too cold will make them absorb oil.
Enjoy your soft, fluffy, and perfectly puffed pooris!