Luchi (Bengali Deep-Fried Bread)

Luchi (Bengali Deep-Fried Bread)

Puffy, golden deep-fried bread made with refined flour. A Bengali breakfast and festive staple.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

35 min

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

Adjust Servings: 8
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour (maida)
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 2 cup Oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, ghee, salt, and water to form a smooth dough. Rest 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Divide into small balls. Roll into thin circles.

  3. 3

    Deep fry in hot oil. They will puff up immediately.

  4. 4

    Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with aloo dum or cholar dal.

Nutrition Info

120kcal

Calories

2g

Protein

18g

Carbs

4g

Fat

0g

Fiber

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