I have been debating about posting this
on my blog. I won't call it a recipe, but it is a brilliant short cut I learned from a friend.
My kids love it! There are a few
people (and I mean one or two) who think this is not good enough to be called bhatura,
but most folks who have tasted it, not only have loved it, but have also tried
it at their homes!
It is great for small parties and
though they may not be authentic, come pretty close.
I would not recommend this if you don’t
have a tortilla / poori press. Rolling
them out with a belan/rolling pin defeats the purpose of a quick and easy short
cut.
I use Rhodes dinner rolls. If this brand is not available in your area,
you should be able find an alternative in your grocer’s freezer section
Here is what you need:
- Rhodes dinner rolls (in the frozen section)
- Non-stick spray
- Oil for deep-frying
Here is how I made it:
Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
Set out the dinner rolls (as many as you need) about 2 - 3 inches
apart.
Spray the rolls with non-stick spray, cover with saran wrap,
and let it thaw at room temperature for about 1 ½ - 2 hours.
Please don’t let it haw for more time because then the rolls rise too
much and you may not be able to get good bhatura
Heat oil for deep frying
Using a tortilla press (mine is electric), press out each
dinner roll, taking care not to press too hard.
Deep fry in hot oil until it turns golden brown on both sides
and is puffed up.
Serve with chole.
Note: If you don’t
have 2 hours to thaw the rolls, heat up your oven/toaster oven. Turn the oven off. Put the rolls (without the
plastic wrap) into the warm oven. The
rolls should thaw in about 20 mintutes.