Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
Bhatura
Chef's Menu Description
Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups plain flour (maida)
- • 2 tbsp fine semolina (sooji)
- • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1/4 cup warm water
- • 3 cups oil, for deep-frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Combine the flour, semolina, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, and salt; knead with the yogurt and warm water into a soft dough.
2
Phase 2
Cover with a damp cloth and rest for 2 hours in a warm place.
3
Phase 3
Divide into lemon-sized balls and roll into ovals about 5mm thick.
4
Phase 4
Slide one at a time into very hot oil; press gently with a slotted spoon so it puffs, then flip and fry until golden.
5
Phase 5
Drain and serve hot and puffed with chole.