Indian Puris

Directions

1. 1
   Cut shortening into flour and salt.
2. 2
   Add cheese.
3. 3
   Stir in enough water to make soft dough.
4. 4
   Knead on floured surface about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Let rest 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Roll very thin, to 16 x 10-inches on floured surface.
7. 7
   Cut in 2 1/2-inch circles.
8. 8
   Fry in deep hot fat (385°) until puffed and golden, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once. (A perfect puri resembles a fragile bubble.
9. 9
   Discard those which don't puff.)
10. 10
    Drain.
11. 11
    Serve warm with curry.
12. 12
    (They are also good plain.)
13. 13
    Makes about 25.