Indian Puris

1. 1

   Cut shortening into flour and salt.

2. 2

   Add cheese.

3. 3

   Stir in enough water to make soft dough.

4. 4

   Knead on floured surface about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Let rest 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Roll very thin, to 16 x 10-inches on floured surface.

7. 7

   Cut in 2 1/2-inch circles.

8. 8

   Fry in deep hot fat (385u00b0) until puffed and golden, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once. (A perfect puri resembles a fragile bubble.

9. 9

   Discard those which don't puff.)

10. 10

    Drain.

11. 11

    Serve warm with curry.

12. 12

    (They are also good plain.)

13. 13

    Makes about 25.

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