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Tikhat mithachi puri is a marathi name meaning hot and savory puri. You can have this tikhat mithachi puri with Shengadana / groundnut chutney or pickle as an evening snack or as a Brunch.

Ingredients:-

Wheat flour - 4 cups
Red chilli powder – 2 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Carom Seeds / Ajwain – ½ tsp
Sugar – ¼ tsp
Salt – As per taste
Hot oil - 2 tbsp
Oil for frying



Method:-


1) Mix  all the ingredients in a large bowl except the oil.

2) Heat 2 tbsp oil and add hot oil to above mixture.

3) Knead to a hard dough with water.

4) Keep aside for 20 minutes.

5) Make a lemon size balls of this dough and roll out on a lightly oiled surface into a 3-4 inch round puri.

6) Heat oil in wok / Kadai and when it is hot,slide one puri in from the side.Press down with the slotted spoon to allow it rise completely and then turn over and cook the other side until the puri is puffed and golden on both sides.
 
7) Drain well on an absorbent paper or kitchen towel.

8) Serve hot puris with shengadana/groundnut chutney or pickle or any chutney. It tastes very good with afternoon tea also.

Kuttu (buckwheat ) is regarded as cereal but it does not belong to family of wheat like other cereals. According to Hindu religion kuttu is referred as religious food and is eaten during fast.Kuttu is extremely high in protein.It contains a phytonutrient called rutin, which is used for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Kuttu is good for the heart and is rich in magnesium, which is responsible for maintaining a healthy heart.Kuttu contain fiber thus it is used in diet of person having digestive problems. Kuttu flour is good source of vitamin B, iron, calcium and phosphorus. This flour is gluten-free and hence potato is used to bind the flour together . This flour has a very different taste and the pooris are much more crunchy than the normal wheat flour pooris..Kuttu paratha /poori are good choice for old age people.

Ingredients:

* 1 cup Kuttu Ka Atta (Buckwheat Flour)
* 1 Potato - large one (boiled and mashed)
* 3-4 Green Chilies paste
* 1 tbsp Oil
* Rock Salt or Sendha Namak to taste
* Oil for deep frying
* Warm Water if required




Method:

1) Since Kuttu atta (buckwheat flour) is not like the normal wheat flour, you need not add water while kneading it. You have to knead it with the help of boiled potatoes only.
2) Mash the potato , add it to the buckwheat flour, green chilies paste, 1tbsp oil , little salt also .Knead with hands till the dough becomes soft . If required you can add a little warm water or a little more potatoes.
3) After kneading the flour well, take small portion of the flour and make it into a small kneaded ball, in your palm. Then, shape the kneaded ball it into a puri /poori .
4) Since the flour is gluten free the edges may spilt , do not worry just ensure that the pooris do not break from the centre.
5) Heat oil in a frying pan and fry till the puri turns golden brown.
6)Make all puris like this from the remaining dough, repeating the above-mentioned step.
7)Kuttu ki puri is ready to eat. Serve with Aloo ki sabzi /Potato Curry ,Coconut chutney, Peanut chutney or curd .

Note :-
If you are not preparing this for fasting then you can use normal salt.

This is simple and delicious snack which even the kids will love to have at any time. It can be eaten just as it is or with any side dishes.. It can be taken while travelling as these Puris remain fresh for 4-5 days .

Ingredients:

Maida 1/4 kg.
Jeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tbsp
Ajwan ½ tsp
Oil to fry
Salt to taste