- Heat a pan, add 1 tsp sesame oil. Add asafoetida and curry leaves, let it crackle and switch off the flame. Set aside to cool. In a bowl, mix rice flour, peanut powder, salt, red chilli powder, and butter. Then add hing and curry leaves mixture, mix well. Add water to make a soft dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes. Make cherry-sized portions from the dough. Take a portion and gently flatten with your fingers to make a thin puri. Heat oil in a wok. Flip each puri in hot oil and fry on low to medium flame for 5 -7 minutes. Take out on absorbent paper. Allow it to cool then store in airtight container.