Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

Sunflower Oil

for deep frying

0.5 cup

Lukewarm Water

for kneading

0.5 tsp

Salt

3 cup

All Purpose Flour (Maida)

sifted

2 tbsp

Ghee

Step 1
~4 min

Sift flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2
~4 min

Add ghee to the bowl and mix until incorporated.

Step 3
~4 min

Make a well in the center and add warm water.

Step 4
~4 min

Gently mix the water and flour, kneading with your fingers.

Key Technique: Kneading
Step 5
~4 min

Gradually add more warm water as needed until the dough becomes firm but soft and pliable.

Step 6
~4 min

Knead the dough for 3-4 minutes until smooth.

Step 7
~4 min

Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Divide the dough into 20 small, equal-sized balls.

Step 9
~4 min

Roll each ball into a 1/4 inch thick circle, about 3 inches in diameter.

Step 10
~4 min

Heat sunflower oil in a kadai or deep frying pan over medium heat.

Key Technique: Deep Frying
Step 11
~4 min

Gently slide the rolled-out luchi into the hot oil, one at a time.

Step 12
~4 min

Fry for a minute on each side, until puffy and cooked.

Step 13
~4 min

Do not brown the luchis; they should remain white.

Step 14
~4 min

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

Step 15
~4 min

Serve hot with Bengali Cholar Dal or Aloo Dum.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to get puffy luchis.

Do not overcrowd the kadai while frying.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with Cholar Dal or Aloo Dum.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Bengali Cholar Dal
Bengali Aloo Dum

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Bengal

Cultural Significance

A staple breakfast and festive dish in Bengali cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Durga Puja
Diwali

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Festive

Popularity Score

75/100