Masala Puri (Spicy Crackers)

Masala puri is a delicious, crispy snack. You can also serve

them as spicy crackers or chips. They can be quite addicting
so be careful. Masala puri is one of my favorite snack with hot
cup of chai. This simple and delicious recipe will make a
great holiday gift!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 40 masala puri

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour (maida, plain flour)
1/2 cup fine sooji (semolina)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin seed (jeera)
1/2 tsp carom seed (ajwain)
1/8 tsp asafetida (hing)
1 tsp red chili flakes
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 cup water
Also need oil to fry
Method
1. In a bowl mix all the dry ingredients all-purpose flour,
sooji, Salt, Cumin seeds, carom seeds, asafetida, and red
chili flakes.
 2. Add oil to the flour mix and rub with your fingers to mix
it well. Add the water little at a time, making into a firm
dough.

3. Cover the dough and set aside for about 10

minutes or more.

4. Divide the dough into about 40 equal parts, and roll

them between your palms.

5. Roll the puries into 3 inch circles.

6. Prick each puri with a fork in 3 to 4 places, this will

prevent the puries not to pu while frying.

7. Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium heat.

8. The frying pan should have about 1 inch of oil. To check

if the oil is ready, put a small piece of dough in the oil.
The dough should make the oil sizzle and come up
slowly.

9. Fry few puries at a time, make sure to place just enough

puries to cover the oil. Fry them until both sides are a
light golden-brown. Take them out over paper towel
and repeat the process.

Tips
1. Masala Puries can be stored for a couple of months in
 airtight containers.

2. If the puries are cooked on high heat, they will be soft.