Preparation :Time 2 minutes.
Cooking Time : 20 minutes.
Makes 42 papdis.
Ingredients :
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
½ tbsp oil for dough
Salt to taste
¼ tsp oil for kneading and smoothening Oil for deep-frying
Instruction :
1. To make papdi, mix the plain flour, ajwain, oil and salt and add enough water to make a firm dough.
2. Knead well using ¼ tsp of oil.
3. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions and roll one portion of the dough into about175 mm. (7") diameter circle, without using flour.
5. Take a small cookie cutter or vati of 1¾" and cut 5 small puris from it.
6. Gather up the scraps, knead, roll and repeat the process. You will get 42 papdis in all.
7. Prick each papdi with a fork evenly, so that they do not puff up while frying.
8. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep fry a few papdis at a time over a medium flame till they turn golden brown and crisp from both the sides.
9. Cool completely and use as required or store in an air-tight container.