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Receta Poori | Indian Poori Recipe | Poori Recipe | Maida Poori | How to Make Poori | How to Make Puffed Up Pooris | Breakfast Recipes
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Ingredientes
- Maida / All purpose flour - 100 grams (plus some extra flour for dusting)
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (or less)
- Oil - For frying (plus 1/2 teaspoon for kneading)
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