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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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A high fiber recipe from the Healthy Vegetarian Cookery cookbook by Nicole Oakley Ingredients:
100 g whole wheat flour |
100 g plain flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
25 g polyunsaturated margarine, melted |
150 ml water, about |
oil (for deep frying) |
Directions:
1. Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl and return bran in the sieve to the bowl.
2. Make a hollow in the center and pour in the melted margarine.
3. Add the water gradually, kneading the mixture, until a firm dough is formed.
4. Continue to knead for a further 5-10 minutes.
5. Cover with a damp cloth and leave to stand for 15 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a thin circle 10-13 cm (4-5 inch) in diameter.
7. Heat the oil to hot and fry the puris, one at a time.
8. After a few seconds the puris will puff up.
9. Press down with a fish slice or the back of a spoon.
10. When the puris are crisp and golden, remove from the oil and drain on absorbent kitchen papertowel.
11. Serve hot.
12. VARIATION: To make coctail puris, break off small pieces of dough and roll into circle 4 cm (1-1/2 inch) in diameter.
13. As soon as they are cooked, sprinkle with sesame salt or celery salt.
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