Tasty Tandalachi Puri

Tasty Tandalachi Puri

Many mornings begin with a long list of tasks planned the night evening before, but a single phone notification or an interesting video clip easily breaks our focus. Choosing to look away from these small daily distractions is a common struggle for everyone trying to stay productive. Finding a quick, delicious snack that brings the family together after a busy day provides a comforting pause in a hectic routine.

​This simple recipe requires no rolling or flattening, so you can prepare a large batch of crispy snacks very quickly. The preparation relies entirely on rice flour without any refined flour or wheat, making it an excellent gluten-free option for your family. A hot water dough base ensures that the pooris retain their crispness for up to two months when stored in an airtight container.

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Some Interesting facts about Tasty Tandalachi Puri:-

​Interestingly, this traditional technique of cooking the flour in boiling water before kneading replicates the classic method used for making authentic steamed modaks. Adding spices like kalonji and chili flakes directly to the warm dough instead of the boiling water prevents the colors from bleeding, which keeps the finished snack visually appealing. The high-heat frying method is crucial here because it stops the moisture-rich rice dough from absorbing excess oil.

Tasty Tandalachi Puri

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Serves: 4 People Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes 15 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 Calories 20 grams Fat

Rating: 4.6/5

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• ​Salt to taste
• ​1 cup Rice flour
• ​1 tsp Chili flakes
• ​1 tsp Sesame seeds
• ​1/2 tsp Kalonji
• ​Oil for frying

Instructions

Step 1: Take water in a pan and bring it to a rolling boil.

​Step 2: Add salt to the boiling water and mix it well until it dissolves.

​Step 3: Add rice flour all at once to the boiling water and mix properly to avoid any lumps.

​Step 4: Turn off the flame.

​Step 5: Add kalonji, chili flakes, and sesame seeds into the mixture and mix everything well.

​Step 6: Gather the hot mixture together using a spoon and knead it into a smooth dough while it is still warm.

​Step 7: Make small equal sized balls out of the prepared dough.

​Step 8: Take a plastic sheet or butter paper and spray oil on both sides.

​Step 9: Place a dough ball on the sheet, cover it with the other side of the sheet, and press it flat using a flat bottomed bowl or dish to shape into a small poori.

​Step 10: Remove the shaped poori and place it on a pre-greased plate so it does not stick.

​Step 11: Heat oil in a pan on high flame until it is completely hot.

​Step 12: Slide the pooris carefully into the hot oil keeping some distance between them so they do not stick to each other.

​Step 13: Fry the pooris on high flame only and separate them gently if they stick together.

​Step 14: Flip the poori once one side is fried and fry the other side until it turns beautiful golden and crispy.

​Step 15: Remove the fried pooris from the oil and place them on a strainer or wire rack to drain the excess oil.

Notes

• ​Toss a few fried curry leaves and crispy garlic cloves into the container to enhance the aroma and flavor of the snack

• Sprinkle a bit of peri-peri masala, chaat masala, or roasted cumin powder immediately after frying to add an extra tangy kick.

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​Serve these crunchy pooris along with a hot cup of masala chai or filter coffee for a perfect evening combination.​