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# Luchi Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 3 cup maida, ½ tsp salt and 1 tbsp ghee.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai-bread-luchai-puri-recipe-4.jpeg" alt="luchi recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    crumble and mix well making sure the flour holds the shape when pressed with the fist.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai-bread-luchai-puri-recipe-5.jpeg" alt="luchi recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now slowly add water as required and prepare a smooth dough.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai-bread-luchai-puri-recipe-5.jpeg" alt="luchi recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    grease the dough with oil and rest for 15 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai-bread-luchai-puri-recipe-6.jpeg" alt="luchi recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    pinch a small lemon sized balls and grease with oil.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai-bread-luchai-puri-recipe-8.jpeg" alt="luchi recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    roll the dough evenly into circles using a rolling pin. roll neither too thin nor thick.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai-bread-luchai-puri-recipe-9.jpeg" alt="puffed bengali luchai bread" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai. when the oil is sufficiently hot, add one poori.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai-bread-luchai-puri-recipe-10.jpeg" alt="puffed bengali luchai bread" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    and, press with the spoon to puff up.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai-bread-luchai-puri-recipe-11.jpeg" alt="puffed bengali luchai bread" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    once they puff, it will automatically turn over. if not, once the bottom side is golden brown, turn over the poori.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai-bread-luchai-puri-recipe-12.jpeg" alt="puffed bengali luchai bread" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    do not allow the poori to turn golden brown. then drain the poori into tissue paper to remove excess oil.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai-bread-luchai-puri-recipe-13.jpeg" alt="puffed bengali luchai bread" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, serve **luchi** with [curries](https://hebbarskitchen.com/category/palya-curry/) of your choice.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai-bread-luchai-puri-recipe-2-1920x1280.jpeg" alt="puffed bengali luchai bread" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/09JR_6g9fi0" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, make a smooth and tight dough adding water as required.

* also, adding ghee makes luchi flavourful and tasty.

* additionally, fry on hot oil else the poori will not puff.

* finally, **luchi recipe** tastes great when it’s puffy and crispy.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/luchi-recipe-puffed-bengali-luchai/)
</Note>