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!
- 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
- In a bowl mix all the dry ingredients all-purpose flour, sooji, Salt, Cumin seeds, carom seeds, asafetida, and red chili flakes.
- 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.
Cover the dough and set aside for about [timer minutes=10]10 minutes[/timer] or more.
- Divide the dough into about 40 equal parts, and roll them between your palms.
- Roll the puries into 3 inch circles.
- Prick each puri with a fork in 3 to 4 places, this will prevent the puries not to puff while frying.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
- 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.
- 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
- Masala Puries can be stored for a couple of months in airtight containers.
- If the puries are cooked on high heat, they will be soft.
Here are some more gift ideas! Spicy Cashews, Almond Brittle, Flax Seed Burfi
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Peggy
April 21, 2022 at 7:31 pmI make these all the time, they are delicious. I bake them instead of frying. 375* for about 14 minutes.
LEONCIE
April 13, 2019 at 9:07 amLovely looking recipe. I AM definitely going to try it tomorrow. Thanks.
merzi
January 29, 2018 at 6:54 amPoori’s tasted awesome…I really like & follow your recipes mam…but would want your advice on why the poori didn’t have tiny bubbles puff on the top surface remained plain inspite of pricking it…pls advice mam
Shubhi Jain
August 9, 2017 at 1:51 amI will definitely give it a try. this is new to me.
Fatema Salim
July 18, 2017 at 10:14 pmHi manjulaben the puris r perfect saw ur recipe wil soon make it at hm n send u d feedback thanx for d recipe
Manjula Jain
July 19, 2017 at 2:18 pmFetama, I will like the feedback
kanika das
February 22, 2017 at 7:23 pmcan it be used as papdi in chaat?
Manjula Jain
February 22, 2017 at 11:11 pmKanika, yes and they taste good, no that taste delicious
Joti jivan
February 21, 2017 at 2:17 pmU are the best just love water or liquid measurements
Life made easy takes away the guessing thank you
Joti
February 21, 2017 at 2:14 pmHi Manjula thank I just love ❤️ your receipes dearly.
U are excellent cook I love the most is how you give the exact amt measurement of liquid eg water
So one can never go wrong and life made easier . God bless u thanks a zillion
Nandkishor
February 21, 2017 at 1:41 pmVery quick and tasty recipe. Thank you Manjuka ji for providing such nice recipes with excellent presentation style and explanation.
Aparna
January 4, 2017 at 4:25 amcan these also be brushed with oil and baked?
Amit
December 24, 2016 at 6:43 amDelicious food recipes thanks
babu G
November 27, 2016 at 5:53 amhai mam its good to eat and my family was happy
Manjula Jain
November 29, 2016 at 1:34 ambabu, thank you
ecespecialist
November 20, 2016 at 1:53 pmVery easy and delicious! Thanks!
Arushi
November 17, 2016 at 6:54 pmYummy recipe Manjula Aunty. These puris at home were even better than what we buy from market. Thanks a lot
Manjula Jain
November 29, 2016 at 1:35 amArushi, Thank you
Preeti Sodhani
October 26, 2016 at 12:21 pmEasy,tasty,yummy in less then 20 min.I just thought of making just 20 min before my kids got back from school.Perfect for afternoon snacking.Kids loved it.
Thank you Manjula aunty.
Manjula Jain
October 26, 2016 at 10:23 pmPreeti, thank you, appreciate your comment
Krupali
October 23, 2016 at 2:59 pmTest is delicious u can eat with tea . Nice test ????????
tejaswini
September 29, 2016 at 10:39 pmIs it what we call nipattu in kannada???
kamla masalawalla
September 24, 2016 at 9:33 pmmade the masala puri today for afternoon tea ,my husband ,my son and my grandson,just raved over them,nice ,and crispy ,easy to make and just perfect with a cup of indian chai. thank you Manjulaben for the perfect recipes.
Manjula Jain
September 26, 2016 at 9:24 amKamla, thank you, appreciate, you made me feel happy
chaitali Laha
September 23, 2016 at 1:59 amVery nice and delicious dish.