Luchi is a simple flat bread recipe made by deep frying and without yeast. It is usually eaten for breakfast. Luchi has its origin from India, and is well known in Assam, Tripura, Odisha and West Bengal which are all Indian states.
Luchi is sometimes stuffed with aniseed, cumin seed, onion seeds, salt and sugar and this form of luchi is known as kochuri.
In this article, we will look at how luchi is prepared.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of maida (all-purpose flour)
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ cup of water
- Ghee/oil for deep frying
What Luchi Can Be Served With
Luchi can be served with aloo ki sabzi / Indian potato curry, chola dal, kosha mangsho.
Special Utensils
- Kadai / deep frying pot
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Steps
- Mix all purpose flour, salt, ghee and water to make the dough.
- Add water little by little while kneading the dough.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into balls.
- Dip the balls slightly in water or oil to avoid sticking.
- Roll out the balls into equal circular sizes with a rolling pin.
- Heat some oil in a pan on high heat.
- When the oil heats up, gently put in the luchi and fry. Let both sides fry. Use the slotted spoon to turn one side over when it is done frying.
- When the luchi is ready, remove it from the fire and transfer it onto a plate or tray lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Delicious LUCHI Recipe
In this article, we will look at how luchi is prepared.
Equipment
- Kadai / deep frying pot
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 cup maida (all-purpose flour)
- ½ salt
- ½ water
- Ghee/oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Mix all purpose flour, salt, ghee and water to make the dough.
- Add water little by little while kneading the dough.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into balls.
- Dip the balls slightly in water or oil to avoid sticking.
- Roll out the balls into equal circular sizes with a rolling pin.
- Heat some oil in a pan on high heat.
- When the oil heats up, gently put in the luchi and fry. Let both sides fry. Use the slotted spoon to turn one side over when it is done frying.
- When the luchi is ready, remove it from the fire and transfer it onto a plate or tray lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.
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Notes
Luchi is sometimes stuffed with aniseed, cumin seed, onion seeds, salt and sugar and this form of luchi is known as kochuri.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal
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