How to Make Perfect Bengali Luchi | Soft & Puffy Luchi Recipe |Puffy Bengali Deep-Fried Bread Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: maida

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with a different flavor.

potato filling

🥗Healthier: sweet potato filling

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Sweet potatoes offer a nutritious alternative, while peas are economical.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: coriander seeds

💰Cheaper: fennel seeds

Coriander seeds provide a different flavor profile.

Mix all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

Add warm water gradually and knead until a soft dough forms.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until hot.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each into a disc.

Roll out each disc into a thin circle on a floured surface.

Carefully slide the rolled luchi into the hot oil.

Fry until puffed and golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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