## Bengali Luchi Recipe – Bengali Softa Maida Puffed Puri (Bengali Recipes Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Bengali Luchi Recipe – Bengali Softa Maida Puffed Puri** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Bengali Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes

**Cuisine:** Bengali Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Bengali Luchi Recipe – Bengali Softa Maida Puffed Puri:

* 3 cups All Purpose Flour (Maida)
* 2 tablespoons Ghee
* 1/2 teaspoon Salt
* Sunflower Oil – for deep frying
* Lukewarm Water – for kneading

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Bengali Luchi Recipe – Bengali Softa Maida Puffed Puri:

1. first sift the flour with salt once into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add oil or ghee to the same bowl and mix till incorporated.
3. Make a well in the middle and add 1/2 cup of warm water.
4. Gently mix the water and flour and start kneading with your fingers.
5. Gradually add more warm water as needed will the dough becomes easy to knead into a dry ball that is firm to touch, but soft and pliable when rolled.
6. Knead the luchi dough for about 3-4 minutes till you have a smooth dough, like you will need when making poori.
7. Cover with the luchi dough with a wet muslin cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
8. When you already to make the Luchis, divide the dough in to about 20 small round balls of equal size.
9. Roll out each portion into a perfect ball, and using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball to 1/4 inch thickness and about 3 inches in diameter.
10. Proceed to roll them all out.
11. Meanwhile, warm the oil in a kadai placed on medium heat, to begin deep frying the luchi.
12. When the oil is hot, gently slide the rolled out luchi, one by one, into the kadai.
13. Fry for a minute on either sides, till they are puffy and cooked.
14. Do not brown the luchis.
15. The traditional luchi looks like a white puffed poori.
16. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on kitchen paper.
17. Serve Luchi with Bengali Cholar Dal or with Bengali Style Aloo Dum for a comfort Sunday brunch.

### Tips for the Best Bengali Luchi Recipe – Bengali Softa Maida Puffed Puri:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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