Puda ( poode ) - Saawan ka Mahina

Its that time of the year when you crave for fried food, hot coffee or masala chai along with the pitter patter of rain to give you the perfect company..

My family favourite in this season is Kheer with pudas... And they sure are a hit with all..The recipe is very simple.. As always be patient, take a deep breath, very few things can go wrong while making this.

Recipe for puda--- Makes enough for a family of 4

1 cup maida
1 cup suji
3/4 cup curd
1 cup sugar
50 gms khoya - optional
2 tbsp malai
2 tsp plain sauf
Desi ghee - optional, or use refined oil.
Milk if necessary

A night before take maida, sooji , sugar, saunf and make a thick batter with the curd and water. Leave it overnight. Next day before making, check if the batter is very thick add some milk. The consistency should be that of cake batter or pakora batter. Now grate the khoya or roughly crumble with your hands. Add to the batter and the malai. Mix thoroughly.

Now heat a broad non stick pan, put some oil. Take about 2 tbsp of batter and put in the middle of the oil. Tilt the pan so that a round puda is made and so that the centre is not very thick. Lower the heat. When the sides turm golden or slightly crisp, take a flat spatula and turn the puda. Try and cook on medium heat, or else they will be raw in the middle..

I keep two pans, simultaneously, makes it easy and quick. Please be wary that they do need a generous amount of oil, or else they'll stick to the pan. Oil the sides and also when you overturn, oil again.

This is not a health conscious recipe. Its for indulgence, to make for your loved ones or just pamper yourself.
Serve hot with a bowl of cold kheer. This one if for my friend Tanu, enjoy...