In a large bowl, add semolina, all-purpose flour, salt and a pinch of baking soda. Mix together and knead the dough with water. The dough consistency should be medium neither too hard nor too soft.
2. Step
Rest the dough for 20-25 minutes.
3. Step
Roll the dough out until thin, rolling from all sides to create a large circle. Then, take a small round cookie cutter and cut circles, each around 4-5 cm.
4. Step
Cover the shaped pooris with a damp cloth and do the same for the rest of the dough.
5. Step
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the pooris on medium flame. While frying, gently press the pooris with the back of a ladle, allowing the dough to puff up. Flip the poori and fry until both sides are crispy and golden.
6. Step
Transfer the fried poori to a plate or bowl lined with paper towels.
7. Step
Either serve right away or let cool and store in an airtight container to snack on later!
