Beetroot Poori

Beetroot poori is a puffed and crisp poori's made of Atta / whole wheat flour with beetroot puree  and some spices. These vibrant crimson colored poori's has many nutritional values.  Beetroot is very good for pregnant woman, it keep diabetes under control, reduces bad cholesterol and lowers the blood sugar. 

This is one simple yet delicious recipes to prepare for your family specially kids who do not like beetroot so much like mine.  So make these beautiful poori's for them today along with some mixed veg curry.  This recipes goes to day 3 of Blogging Marathon  94 under the theme " Colorful Recipes...."

Ingredients:


Beetroot 1 medium
Wheat flour 2 cups
Semolina / Sooji 3 spoons
Fennel seeds / carom seeds 1/4 spoon
Ginger root 1 inch chopped
Salt to taste
Oil 


Preparation:


Peel the skin of beetroot and chop into small - medium pieces.
In a blender add chopped beetroot, chopped ginger and fennel seeds.
Grind it to smooth paste ( Add 2-3 spoons of water if required )
Add salt and semolina to the wheat flour, mix well.
Now add the beetroot paste and mix well to make a semi stiff dough.
Add 2 spoons oil to the dough, mix.
Cover and let sit aside for 15-20 minutes.
Make small lemon size balls with the dough.
Roll out the balls to give them a circular shape ( use dry wheat flour for dusting )
Deep fry the rolled poori's in hot oil.

Let the poori puff up to turn on other side to fry.
Remove and rest them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Serve hot with any curry.

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