Dhal Puri


An interesting-looking flat bread from taste of the caribbean. use these as you might use chapatis or naan or other small flat breads.

Steps


Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.
Add the water a little at a time , and knead gently till a soft dough forms.
Continue kneading till supple , but do not overwork dough.
Add oil to the dough and continue to knead till it is completely smooth.
Put the dough in a plastic bag or wrap in clear film.
Place in a cool room or in the refrigerator and leave to reast for at least 30 minutes , or overnight if possible.
To make the filling , put the split peas in a large pan , pour over water to cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes , till half cooked - they should be tender on the outside , but still firm in the middle.
Allow water to evaporate during cooking , till pan is almost dry , but add a little extra water to prevent burning if necessary.
Spread out the peas on a tray.
When cool , grind to a paste , using a mortar and pestle or food processor.
Mix with cumin and garlic.
Divide the dough into about 15 balls , slightly flatten each ball , put about 1 t of the split pea mixture.

Ingredients


self rising flour, whole wheat flour, cold water, oil, salt, yellow split peas, ground cumin, garlic cloves