Crispy Verki Puri

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.