Meethi Puri

Ingredients list for Meethi Puri

• 2 cups Refined flour (maida)
• 2 teaspoons Semolina (suji / rawa)
• Oil 3 tbsps + for deep-frying
• For Stuffing
• 1/2 cup Semolina (suji / rawa)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Ghee
• 4 tablespoons Grated jaggery
• a pinch Green cardamom powder

Method

1. Mix flour, semolina and 3 tbsps oil in a bowl. Add sufficient water and knead into a semi-soft dough.
2. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into medium sized pedas.
3. To make stuffing, heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add semolina and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add 1 cup water and jaggery and mix well. Add cardamom powder, mix well and cook, stirring continuously, till it reaches halwa consistency. Remove from heat and cool down to room temperature.
5. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
6. Flatten pedas and roll out into medium sized discs. Place a spoonful of stuffing in the centre, bring the edges together and pinch to seal. Press to flatten and roll out into thick puris.
7. Gently slide into hot oil and deep-fry till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
8. Arrange them on a serving plate and serve hot.

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