Grind spices: Grind the cumin seeds and black pepper coarsely and set aside.
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Prepare the dough: Sift the all-purpose flour and mix in the salt, ground cumin seeds, sesame seeds, and black pepper. Add the 4 tablespoons of oil and knead the dough with water until it becomes very stiff. Cover the dough and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, Salt to taste, 4 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Beat the dough: Using a mortar and pestle, beat the dough on a flat surface until it becomes smooth. The stiff consistency of the dough is essential for making crispy puris.
Shape the puris: Divide the dough into 15 small portions. Roll each portion into a thick, flat disc of about 4-5 inches. Fold the dough into a triangle shape and roll it out again to 4-5 inches. Pierce the puris with a fork on some sides to make them crispy.
Fry the puris: Heat oil in a pan and fry as many puris as you can at a time over low heat. Turn the puris and fry until they turn brown. Remove the fried puris to a plate. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Oil for frying
Serve: Serve the Gujarati Farsi Puri with tea or coffee. Enjoy this delicious and authentic Gujarati snack!
