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Battura - Yogurt Yeasted Fried Bread

Course Flatbreads
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 tsp yeast
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • 1 cup wholewheat flour atta
  • 1 cup all purpose flour maida
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp semolina
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • Mix the yeast into the water till dissolved.
  • Take the flours and make a little hole in the center.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and the yeast mixture and start pulling the mixture together with little water until it form a sticky dough.
  • Knead finally with oiled hands till it gets well mixed.
  • Close the bowl and keep it for 1 hour or so till it doubles in size.
  • Punch down the air in the dough and knead again. Divide into 14-16 small balls.
  • Roll into diskettes with some oil.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep kadai till it becomes hot. Slide one diskette and fry till both the sides turn golden brown. Drain on a kitchen towel.
  • Serve with channa masala or like I did to satisfy the carnivores in my family, Murg Chanay!