Go Back
Fried bread from India hummus board.
Lisa Keys

Fried Bread from India

5 from 1 vote
Crispy, flaky fried bread from India.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 62

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (122 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon semolina flour
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon avocado oil plus oil for frying
  • ¼ cup water

Equipment

  • 1 fry pan

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk flour, semolina, salt and garam masala for 30 seconds or until well blended.
  2. Drizzle in oil and whisk again.
  3. Add water, gradually, and mix with your hands forming a stiff dough. The dough should not be sticky.
  4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let it rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
  5. Divide dough into 8 balls. Press and roll each ball into a 3-to-4-inch circle. *see notes. Keep covered with plastic wrap.
  6. Heat oil for deep frying to 375F. Fry each piece of dough until puffed and golden, turning once.
  7. Transfer to a rack and immediately sprinkle with salt.
  8. Serve with your favorite dips, soups or stews or dusted with powdered sugar.

Notes

If the dough is sticky, coat rolling surface with a bit of oil. Do not add more flour.
QR Code linking back to recipe