METHOD
- Take a large bowl, add 2 cups of all-purpose flour or maida, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp pepper, ½ tsp ajwain and 1 tsp salt. Mix well
- Add 2 tbsp hot ghee to this mixture
- crumble and mix well, make sure the flour are moist and holds shape when pressed between fist.
- Add ½ cup water and start to knead the dough.
- knead to a smooth and tight dough adding water as required.
- grease dough with 1 tsp of oil and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- knead the dough again slightly and divide into 7 equal balls.
- dust the ball sized dough with dry flour and roll thin each ball.
- Roll uniformly and as thin as possible.
- brush with ghee and sprinkle with dry flour.
- layer with another rolled dough.
- repeat layering, greasing and dusting forming 7 layers.
- now roll tight making sure the layers hold well.
- cut into 1 inch thickens or size of your choice.
- pat gently and roll slightly thick.
- deep fry in medium hot oil on low flame.
- stir occasionally on low flame to fry uniformly.
- fry for 10 to 15 minutes or until it turns golden and crisp.
Khasta Verki Puri is ready to serve with Pickle & Tea.