How to make perfect Bengali Luchi | লুচি রেসিপি
Bengali Luchi bread is a deep fried poori made using maida. It is crispy, melt-in-mouth and is served with Mutton Kosha, Bengali Aloo Dum or Cholar Dal.
Servings 15 Luchis
Calories 121kcal
Equipment
- Stove Top
- Mixing Bowl
- Wok
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Ghee or Refined Oil
- ½ cup Water
- ½ tsp Salt
- Ghee or Refined Oil to fry
Instructions
- Take the flour in a mixing bowl and mix the salt in it.2 cups All-purpose Flour, ½ tsp Salt
- Now, add the 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil and rub it in.2 tbsp Ghee or Refined Oil
- Make a well at the centre and add water. Start kneading the dough.½ cup Water
- Once it comes together nicely and becomes smooth, divide it into 15 equal portions
- Heat the ghee or oil for frying the luchis. Meanwhile, roll the dough balls into thin discs. It should be as thin as wonton wraps.Ghee or Refined Oil to fry
- Start frying once you have 5 luchis rolled out. Cover the rest of the dough with a damp cloth
- Repeat the process till you have all the luchis ready. Serve hot.
Notes
Assuming that approximately 1/2 cup of Ghee or Clarified Butter was used up in the making of these 15 luchis.