Fried turmeric flatbreads
4 servings
30 minutes
Turmeric flatbreads fried in oil are a delicacy of Indian cuisine, rooted in the traditions of making puri. These crispy and airy breads are colored golden by turmeric, giving them a warm, slightly spicy flavor. The frying process makes them light and almost weightless. They pair perfectly with aromatic curries, sauces, or sweet chutneys. In India, these flatbreads are often made for festivals and celebrations, symbolizing warmth and abundance. They are enjoyed hot, savoring their delicate taste and tender texture.
1
Mix flour, salt, and turmeric. Add vegetable oil and mix thoroughly.
- Wheat flour: 3 glasss
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: 1 teaspoon
2
Add water and knead a soft dough.
- Water: 1 glass
3
Divide the dough into 8 balls.
4
Grease the rolling pin and table with vegetable oil. Roll out each ball thinly.
- Vegetable oil: 1 teaspoon
5
Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Dip the flatbreads in the oil. When bubbles start to appear and the flatbread rises to the surface, hold it fully in the oil with the back of a slotted spoon until it puffs up like a balloon. Fry on both sides.
- Vegetable oil: 1 teaspoon
6
Serve the flatbreads hot, letting the butter drain.
