Methi bajra poori recipe a twist to our regular poori with methi flavor. Methi bajra poori is a popular traditional Rajasthani dish.

Traditionally fresh methi leaves are used but I have used dried kasoori methi.A tasty and nutritious poori made with pearlmillet flour, methi and spices.Do try this and enjoy!

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Methi bajra poori recipe

Methi bajra poori recipe a twist to our regular poori with methi flavor.

AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

1 cup bajra flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tbsp kasoori methi
1/2 tsp jeera
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
water as needed

Instructions

To a mixing bowl : add all the ingredients.Mix well.Add water little by little.
Knead well to a soft stiff dough.Do not add more water, the dough should be stiff else the pooris will drink more oil.
Rest for 10 mins.Knead again for 2 mins.Pinch a small lemon sized ball, flatten slightly.Repeat to finish the dough.
Drizzle little oil on the rolling stone, flatten to thick discs.Repeat to finish.Heat oil – check by adding a pinch of dough if it rises immediately then oil is ready.Add a disc let it come up, them press using a laddle it will puff up fully.Then flip over and cook.Remove and carefully drain in tissue.
Serve hot!

Notes

You can add fresh methi leaves too.I did not get it also the homegrown batch got over so used dried kasoori methi.
If you are using fresh methi leaves, you can add 1/2 cup.

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How to methi bajra poori recipe:

To a mixing bowl : add all the ingredients.Mix well.Add water little by little.
Knead well to a soft stiff dough.Do not add more water, the dough should be stiff else the pooris will drink more oil.
Rest for 10 mins.Knead again for 2 mins.Pinch a small lemon sized ball, flatten slightly.Repeat to finish the dough.
Drizzle little oil on the rolling stone, flatten to thick discs.Repeat to finish.Heat oil – check by adding a pinch of dough if it rises immediately then oil is ready.Add a disc let it come up, them press using a ladle it will puff up fully.Then flip over and cook.Remove and carefully drain in tissue.