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Westbengal · Breakfast

Luchi

Traditional 1. Luchi recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup warm water
• Oil for deep frying

👩‍🍳 How to make Luchi

1. Mix flour and fat (5 mins, medium): Combine flour, salt, and ghee in bowl. Rub together until breadcrumbs form.
2. Knead dough (8 mins, low): Add warm water gradually, knead until soft and smooth. Cover with damp cloth.
3. Rest dough (20 mins, room temp): Let sit to relax gluten—prevents springing back during frying.
4. Shape balls (5 mins, low): Divide into 12 equal portions, roll into smooth balls.
5. Roll thin (8 mins, low): Roll each ball into thin 3-4 inch disc on floured surface.
6. Heat oil (5 mins, high): Oil should be 350°F—hot but not smoking. Test with small piece of dough.
7. Fry first side (1 min, high): Gently slip luchi into oil, press with spoon until it puffs completely. Oil should bubble around edges.
8. Flip and fry (1 min, high): Turn and fry second side until pale cream color—NOT brown. Remove with slotted spoon immediately.
9. Drain (2 mins, room temp): Place on paper towels. Serve hot.

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