Maida Cuts
A home-style Kerala dish made with care and the kind of spice knowledge that comes from watching someone else cook it a hundred times. Each step matters, and the result is worth the effort.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 500 g Allpurpose flour Maida
- 1 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- Asafoetida powder A pinch (Kayam)
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1/2 kg Cooking oil — for deep frying
Preparation
Step 1
Mix together maida, salt, red chilly powder, asafoetida, ghee or oil and knead well to make a soft dough.
Step 2
Make balls off the dough and roll them into very thin & large chappathis.
Step 3
Make cuts using a knife by drawing a number of parallel lines to cut into diamond shaped pieces.
Step 4
Fry in hot oil in oil.
Step 5
Drain and pack in a air-tight container for longer shelf life.
Tip
Grinding spices fresh makes a noticeable difference. Pre-ground powders lose their punch within weeks. Buy whole, toast lightly, and grind as you need.
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