Crispy Verki Puri

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS
All purpose flour - 250 grams
Semolina - 50 grams
Cumin - 1 teaspoon
Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 1 1/2 teaspoons
Warm ghee - 2 tablespoons
Water - 120 milliliters
Ghee - 1/2 tablespoon
Ghee - 75 grams
Corn flour - 30 grams
Oil - for frying

PREPARATION
1. In a mixing bowl, add 250 grams all purpose flour, 50 grams semolina, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons warm ghee, 120 milliliters water and knead it into a smooth soft dough.
2. Add 1/2 tablespoon ghee and tuck the dough well. Keep aside.
3. In a bowl, add 75 grams ghee, 30 grams corn flour and mix it well. Keep aside.
4. Roll 5 portions of the dough, one by one, into a 200 mm. (8") diameter circle without using any flour for rolling.
5. Place a rolled portion on a clean, dry surface, spread a little of the prepared ghee and corn flour paste evenly over it.
6. Place another rolled portion over it.
7. Repeat step 5 and 6 to make 3 more layers.
8. Roll it up tightly from one end to the other and cut into equal portions using a sharp knife.
9. Flatten each portion in between your palms, one by one, and again lightly roll them into a 75 mm. (3”) diameter circle without using any flour for rolling. Make sure to seal the ends well using your fingers so that it does not open up while deep-frying.
10. Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet. Deep fry these till they are brown and crispy. Drain it on an absorbent paper.
11. Cool, store in an air-tight container and use as required.

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