Jeeraka Pathiri (Cumin Pathiri)

Ingredients for Jeeraka Pathiri (Cumin Pathiri):

1. Wheat powder – 1 cup

    Turmeric powder – ½ small spoon

    Chilli powder – ½ small spoon

    Salt – As required

2. Cumin seeds – 2 small spoons

3. Oil – For frying

How to prepare Jeeraka Pathiri (Cumin Pathiri)?

1. Add sufficient water to ingredients no: 1 and knead the dough similar to chapati’s.

2. Make small balls out of them, and spread them to make thick pooris.

3. Spread flour as required, and also a little cumin seeds on both sides throughout this process.

4. Make star shapes (as shown in the figure) using your fingers.

5. Deep fry your jeera pathiris in hot oil.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, November 1-14, 2010

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