Bedmi Poori(Urad Dal stuffed Poori)

People from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi need no introduction to this delicious and wonderful Poori as these are the rage in these two States for breakfast.Served with Aloo Masala they make the most wonderful breakfasts ever!

Preparation Time : 2-3 hours

Makes : 11-12 Pooris

INGREDIENTS

For the Pooris:

2 cups whole wheat flour(Atta)

2 1/2 tbsp Semolina(Sooji/Rava)

2-3 tbsp Oil

1 tsp salt

Water as required

Oil for frying

For the filling:

1 cup Urad Dal

Water to soak the Dal

2 tsp salt

1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder

1 tsp Asafoetida(Heeng)

2 Green Chilies – finely minced

1 1/2 tsp Garam Masala

2 tsp Coriander Leaves

METHOD

For the filling:

Soak the Urad Dal in sufficient water for 2-3 hours and drain.Grind it to a fine paste without adding water.Mix the spices and coriander leaves in it and keep aside.

For the Poori:

In a large bowl mix flour,semolina,salt and oil.Mix well and start adding water and kneading gradually to make a semi soft dough.Keep this dough aside for half an hour for it to become soft and pliable.

Divide the dough into 11-12 walnut sized balls.Roll them into 1 1/2 -2 inch roundels.Keep 1 tsp filling in between and join the sides together and pat it into a thick roundel back again.With a rolling pin roll out slightly thick Pooris from all the dough balls.

Heat sufficient Oil in a frying pan and deep fry the pooris till fluffy,golden and puffed up.Remove on a plate lined with absorbent paper.