Instructions: Put the sugar and yeast in a small bowl or pitcher with the warm water and mix well until the yeast has dissolved. Set aside for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture is frothy.

Place the flour in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the middle of the flour, add the ghee and salt, and pour in the yeast mixture. Mix well to form a dough, using your hands and adding more water if required.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth.

Return the dough to the bowl, cover, and leave to rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for a further 2 minutes. Break off small balls with your hand and pat them into rounds about 5 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.

Place the dough rounds on a greased sheet of foil and broil under a very hot preheated broiler for 7-10 minutes, turning twice and brushing with the butter and sprinkling with the poppy seeds.

Serve warm immediately or keep wrapped in foil until required.

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