Luchi Aloo is a popular breakfast combo from Bengali Cuisine. Luchi is Poori(fired flatbread) made with All-purpose flour and Aloo is spicy Potato gravy that is served with Luchi. West Bengal is famous its rich heritage and culture. It’s literature, architecture, music, fine arts and of course Food. Almost every Indian is a fan of Bengali Sweets and these need no introduction. When in West Bengal especially Kolkata(Calcutta), one gets mesmerized by the variety of food the cuisine has to offer. Vegetarian or non-vegetarian no one can say No to the chatpata Bengali Khaana(food).
Luchi Aloo is like the Aloo Poori breakfast of Uttar Pradesh. Aloo Poori is one of the most popular breakfast or lunch item all over India. Be it Luchi Aloo or Aloo Poori nothing beats the taste when you have these freshly made on the streets..Luchi Aloo is a must make for all the Bengalis on their special occasions and festivals.
Ingredients2 Cup All-Purpose flour
1 tsp Salt
Oil for Frying
Method* Mix salt, whole wheat flour and oil in all-purpose flour.
* Rub the flour with fingers, so that the oil incorporates uniformly in flour and it resembles bread crumb like coarse mixture.
* Knead to a stiff dough using water.Cover and keep aside for 10 minutes.
* Divide the dough into small tennis ball sized portions. Roll each portion into a small circular disc.
* Refer the pic for the same. Similarly roll all the dough portions.
* When ready to make, heat oil for frying ina kadhai or heavy bottomed pan.
* For frying, heat enough oil in kadhai or heavy bottomed pan.
* Drop a small dough portion when it rises instantly,deep fry in hot oil. till golden brown.
* Serve hot with Aloo Dum or any potato gravy and it even goes well with Chole Masala.