Puris

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.
 * Makes 18.

Ingredients

 * 2½ cups (375 g) whole meal flour
 * a pinch of salt
 * 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
 * 1 cup (250 ml) water

Directions

 * 1) Sift together flour and salt.
 * 2) With your fingertips, rub ghee or oil.
 * 3) Gradually add water to form a firm dough.
 * 4) Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
 * 5) Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 50 minutes.
 * 6) Divide into 18 portions and roll each into a 14 cm (5½ inch) circle.
 * 7) Heat 3 cm 1¼ inches) oil in a deep frying pan until moderately hot; fry one at a time, spooning oil over until they puff up and swell.
 * 8) Cook on each side until golden brown.
 * 9) Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.