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Plate of crispy golden Farsi Puri, a traditional Indian snack, garnished with green herbs and served with tea.
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Farsi Puri Recipe: Crispy and Flaky Indian Snack Perfect for Festivals

Farsi Puri is the perfect choice! This crispy, flaky, and spiced Indian snack is ideal for festivals like Diwali, or even as an everyday tea-time treat. Made with simple ingredients like flour, semolina, ghee, and spices, Farsi Puri stays fresh for weeks and can be enjoyed anytime!
Course breakfast and snacks
Cuisine Indian
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 25 puris
Calories
Author Swati Paathak

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour maida
  • ½ cup semolina sooji
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds jeera
  • Salt to taste
  • Water for kneading
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, asafoetida, cumin seeds, and salt. Add ghee and mix until the flour becomes crumbly. Gradually add water and knead into a stiff dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  • Now divide the dough into half and roll slightly thick as poori.
  • prick the puri with a fork to prevent it from puffing up.
  • A cookie cutter/glass is used to cut small round puri.
  • Fry the poori in medium hot oil. alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes.
  • fry on medium flame till the Farsi puri floats and turns crispy and golden in colour.
  • Fry the puris in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides. Fry on medium-low heat to ensure even cooking.
  • drain off the Farsi puri over kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
  • finally, serve Farsi puri with evening chai or store it in an airtight container for a month.
  • Let the puris cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Enjoy them with tea or as a crunchy snack during festivals!

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