Poori with the sharp flavor of fresh fenugreek leaves is methi poori. During winters greens are available in abundance and every homemaker tries to include more and more of them in the meals. Methi poori can be served for breakfast or as an accompaniment to many types of gravy.
Whole wheat flour, gram flour (besan) and fresh fenugreek leaves are required to make methi poori. Gram flour adds a distinct flavor and soft texture to pooris. Little oil is added to the dough, which also helps to make pooris soft and flaky. Other than that simple spices are added such as carom seeds, red chili powder, and turmeric powder.
Pooris are very popular and that is why we have a collection of poori recipes. You can find it here. Another healthy and delicious recipe using fresh fenugreek leaves is methi muthia. Get it here.
1. In a mixing bowl add 2 cups whole wheat flour (aata), 1 cup gram flour (besan), salt to taste, 1 tsp red chili powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder, and 3 tbsp oil.
2. Mix well.
3. Add in 1 cup chopped fenugreek leaves (methi).
4. Again mix well.
5. Add water gradually.
6. Make the semi-soft dough.
7. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
8. After 15-20 minutes, knead the dough once again.
9. Take a portion and roll it thicker than a chapatti.
10. Heat enough oil. Put poori in hot oil.
11. Fry on medium flame till cooked from both the sides.
12. Bon appétit!
PREP TIME 15 minutes + 15 minutes (passive time)
COOK TIME 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME 30 minutes
1. In a mixing bowl add 2 cups whole wheat flour (aata), 1 cup gram flour (besan), salt to taste, 1 tsp red chili powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder, and 3 tbsp oil.
2. Mix well.
3. Add in 1 cup chopped fenugreek leaves (methi).
4. Again mix well.
5. Add water gradually.
6. Make semi-soft dough.
7. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
8. After 15-20 minutes, knead the dough once again.
9. Take a portion and roll it thicker than a chapatti.
10. Heat enough oil. Put poori in hot oil.
11. Fry on medium flame till cooked from both the sides.
12. Bon appétit
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