Homemade Luchi
Soft, fluffy Bengali-style deep-fried luchi made with plain flour — a simple treat perfect with dal or aloo curry.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the ghee (or oil) and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add warm water and knead to form a soft but firm dough. The dough should not be sticky. Once smooth, cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
- After resting, divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls. Press each ball gently between your palms and roll it into a 4–5 inch (10–12 cm) circle using a rolling pin. Use little oil to prevent sticking.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai. When the oil is hot (but not smoking), carefully slide one rolled dough into the oil. Use a slotted spoon to press gently so the luchi puffs up.
- Once the luchi puffs and the underside looks light, flip and fry the other side. Remove when both sides are cooked. Do not let it turn dark brown — a pale, puffed appearance is ideal.
- Drain excess oil on kitchen paper. Serve hot with dal, aloo sabzi or any curry of your choice.
Notes
For a lighter make, roll the luchi slightly thicker — thinner dough may brown too fast. Use hot oil for proper puffing; if oil is not hot enough, luchi absorbs more oil.
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