Bengali-Style Shorshe Pora

Shorshe Pora, a crunchy and delicious Bengali snack from India, made with rice flour and flavored with ginger and mustard paste.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups Rice Flour
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tbsp Ginger Paste
• 1 tbsp Mustard Paste
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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   Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour, all-purpose flour, ginger paste, mustard paste, salt, and baking soda. Mix well.

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   Step 2: Add ghee to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

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   Step 3: Gradually add vegetable oil to the mixture and knead for 5 minutes.

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   Step 4: Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a cylinder.

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   Step 5: Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat (180°C).

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   Step 6: When the oil is hot, add the cylinders to the oil and fry until crispy and golden brown.

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   Step 7: Remove the Shorshe Pora from the oil and drain excess oil on paper towels.

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   Step 8: Serve hot with a dollop of mustard paste or chutney.

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   Step 9: Enjoy your delicious Bengali-style Shorshe Pora.

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    Step 10: Store leftover Shorshe Pora in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

💡 Pro Tips

To make crispy Shorshe Pora, fry at the right temperature (180°C) and do not overcrowd the pan. You can also add a little water to the dough if it becomes too dry. Serve hot to enjoy the crunch.

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