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Thinai Maavu Poori
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Foxtail Poori | How to make Thinai Maavu Poori ~ A to Z Indian Pooris

Foxtail Poori or Thinai Maavu Poori made with a combination of Foxtail Millet with wheat is an interesting version of poori if you want to make something different.
Course Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Keyword AtoZ Puri Recipes
By Cook Method Deep Fried
Occasion Weekend Special
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Deep Fried Dishes, Indian Flatbread, Millets, Poori Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 numbers
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Foxtail Flour / Thinai Maavu
  • 1/4 cup Wheat Flour
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as required to knead
  • Cooking Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • If you have Thinai flour, you can proceed with making it, else you can make the flour using the whole millet, then you can grind it to a powder. If required you can dry roast for few minutes, cool and powder it as well.
  • In a bowl, take the thinai maavu, wheat flour, salt and slowly add water to knead to a stiff dough.
  • Let it rest for 10 mins.
  • Once ready to make pooris, divide into equal balls and dust with flour before rolling out into 6 inch discs.
  • When the oil is hot, gently slide into oil and deep fry on both sides.
  • Serve with side dish of choice.
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