Luchi Recipe: 59 Photos
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FAQ
How is a Luchi different than poori? The main difference is that while in a Luchi Recipe, the primary ingredient is all-purpose flour (maida), in a poori recipe it is whole wheat flour (atta). Also, the Bengali pooris don't brown while frying, like their North Indian counterparts.
Luchi (Bengali: লুচি, Odia: ଲୁଚି) or Lusi (Assamese: লুচি) or Luchui (Hindi: लुचुई or Luchai (Hindi: लुचई)) is a deep-fried flatbread, made of Maida flour.
What's the difference? Puri is made of whole wheat (atta, and there goes the taste…), and many tend to add ajwain, semolina, or soda to the dough! And it's brown, whereas luchi is white. Bhature, another favourite to Indians, contains maida and hung yoghurt as the two main ingredients.
To make sure Phulka remains soft and fluffy, as per the name , take care of following:
- The dough should be freshly kneaded, with wheat flour . ...
- Knead the dough to have normal/medium consistency. ...
- Add a little warm oil / ghee ( 1 teaspoon in 2 cups flour approx. )
Kolkata is famous for its street food, and one of the most loved dishes is Luchi-Aloo Dum. This popular Bengali delicacy is a deep-fried bread made of refined flour, served with a spicy potato curry.