Bengali Luchi Recipe - Bengali Softa Maida Puffed Puri
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Instructions
Cooking Steps
Step 1: To begin making Bengali Style Luchi, first sift the flour with salt once into a large mixing bowl
Step 2: Add oil or ghee to the same bowl and mix till incorporated
Step 3: Make a well in the middle and add 1/2 cup of warm water
Step 4: Gently mix the water and flour and start kneading with your fingers
Step 5: Gradually add more warm water as needed will the dough becomes easy to knead into a dry ball that is firm to touch, but soft and pliable when rolled
Step 6: Knead the luchi dough for about 3-4 minutes till you have a smooth dough, like you will need when making poori
Step 7: Cover with the luchi dough with a wet muslin cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes
Step 8: When you already to make the Luchis, divide the dough in to about 20 small round balls of equal size
Step 9: Roll out each portion into a perfect ball, and using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball to 1/4 inch thickness and about 3 inches in diameter
Step 10: Proceed to roll them all out
Step 11: Meanwhile, warm the oil in a kadai placed on medium heat, to begin deep frying the luchi
Step 12: When the oil is hot, gently slide the rolled out luchi, one by one, into the kadai
Step 13: Fry for a minute on either sides, till they are puffy and cooked
Step 14: Do not brown the luchis
Step 15: The traditional luchi looks like a white puffed poori
Step 16: Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on kitchen paper
Step 17: Serve Luchi with Bengali Cholar Dal or with Bengali Style Aloo Dum for a comfort Sunday brunch