Tomato Poori:(Andhra Style)

Tamatar Ki Pooriya`n. Tamatar Poori. Thakkali Poori. Spicy Poori.

When I was in Hyderabad, my house owner aunty used to share with me…all her home-made goodies, I really cherish those weet days. This is one of her unique signature recipe…me enjoyed it big time!! Though the recipe sounds rather simple, regualr knead and frying of poori, one teeny little trick…this poori doesnt bulge in oil or stay puffed!! So wish, you’ll give little bit more extra pressure while kneading.

Ingredients:

Wheat flour 2 cups
Ripe tomatoes 3-4(country tomatoes)
Salt
Turmeric less than 1/4 spoon
Chili powder 3/4 spoon
Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon
Ghee few spoons(for kneading)
Oil for frying.

Method:

In a large bowl….add flour, ghee and salt. Mix them well.

Make a thick puree out these tomatoes. Run this puree over wheat flour. Also add cumin, turmeric and chili powder to this. Make a smooth dough.

Make equal parts out of this. Knead them into small pooris with uniform thickness. Fry them in hot oil…..until fluffy.

Serve hot. Can be also served without any side dish. One can try this with any mild curries if needed.