Bengali Luchi Recipe - Bengali Softa Maida Puffed Puri
Bengali Luchi Recipe is the first thing that pops up in one's mind when thinking about Bengali food. These fried puffed breads are made from all purpose flour gently deep fried and to be eaten with comforting aloo curries.
Ingredients
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3 cups All Purpose Flour (Maida)
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2 tablespoons Ghee
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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Oil
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for deep frying
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Lukewarm Water
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for kneading
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making Bengali Style Luchi, first sift the flour with salt once into a large mixing bowl
Step 2
Add oil or ghee to the same bowl and mix till incorporated
Step 3
Make a well in the middle and add 1/2 cup of warm water
Step 4
Gently mix the water and flour and start kneading with your fingers
Step 5
Gradually add more warm water as needed will the dough becomes easy to knead into a dry ball that is firm to touch, but soft and pliable when rolled
Step 6
Knead the luchi dough for about 3-4 minutes till you have a smooth dough, like you will need when making poori
Step 7
Cover with the luchi dough with a wet muslin cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes
Step 8
When you already to make the Luchis, divide the dough in to about 20 small round balls of equal size
Step 9
Roll out each portion into a perfect ball, and using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball to 1/4 inch thickness and about 3 inches in diameter
Step 10
Proceed to roll them all out
Step 11
Meanwhile, warm the oil in a kadai placed on medium heat, to begin deep frying the luchi
Step 12
When the oil is hot, gently slide the rolled out luchi, one by one, into the kadai
Step 13
Fry for a minute on either sides, till they are puffy and cooked
Step 14
Do not brown the luchis
Step 15
The traditional luchi looks like a white puffed poori
Step 16
Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on kitchen paper
Step 17
Serve Luchi with Bengali Cholar Dal or with Bengali Style Aloo Dum for a comfort Sunday brunch