Instructions: Knead the flour banana lemon juice bicarbonate of soda salt and sugar with just enough water to make a stiff dough.

Cover and leave for 10 minutes.

Make equal sized balls of the dough (15mm in diameter).

Roll each ball in a plate of poppy seeds.

Heat the oil in a kadai or wok.

Roll out each ball to a thin even disc
Gently slide the poorie into the oil and fry until puffed up and golden.

Take care not to overheat the oil.

Drain on a slotted spoon and remove onto absorbent paper.

Serve hot.

Serves 4.

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