Baked Methi Puris ( Low Calorie ) Video by Tarla Dalal's Team

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Minimal usage of oil makes this recipe enjoyable to eat without the guilt of indulging in the original fried version of puris. These baked puris moreover provide for iron and calcium in your diet. These also make a great snack in your first trimester and can easily find place in a low calorie diabetic menu as well.

Recipe Description for Baked Methi Puris

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Baking Time: 41 minutes
Baking Temperature: 180°C (360°F).
Makes 20 puris
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Ingredients

For Baked Methi Puris
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
2 tsp oil
salt to taste
1/4 tsp oil for greasing

Method

For baked methi puris

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Divide the dough into 20 equal portions.
Roll out each portion into a circle of about 75 mm. (3") diameter and prick all over using a fork.
Grease a baking tray using oil, place 10 to 12 puris at a time on it.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 18 minutes or till the puris are crisp and golden brown in colour, while turning them once in between after 9 minutes.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to bake the remaining puris.
Cool and serve or store the {span class="bold1"}baked methi puri{/span} in an air-tight container.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Pregnancy Cookbook