Tukda

This is a fried snack made with maida( refined flour ) and atta ( whole wheat flour ). I make it mostly with refined flour with just a bit of whole wheat flour thrown in. It is more tasty this way. But it can also be made using equal amounts of refined flour and whole wheat flour. It will definitely be more healthy that way and it will be less oily too. So you've got to decide... whether you want it more tasty or more healthy. I decided on more tasty for this occasion.


Ingredients


cup of maida or refined flour
1-2 tbsp of whole wheat flour or atta
a pinch of chilli powder
a pinch of asafoetida
salt to taste
Oil for deep frying


Method


Take the flours in a bowl. Add the spices. Heat the oil for deep frying. When it is smoking hot, add 1 -  2 tbsp of the oil into the flour mixture. Rub it into the flour with your finger tips. Add enough water to make a really stiff dough. Rest for a few minutes.


Take lemon sized balls of dough and roll out into thin large circles. Cut into small diamond shaped peices with a pizza wheel. 


Deep fry in oil on medium flame until golden on both sides.


Remove and cool.


Store in airtight containers.

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