Puri Bhaji: The Ultimate Indian Comfort Food

By Aanchal Mathur

Crispy and fluffy puris dipped in spicy, hot bhajis is one combo that is a comfort food for many. Here’s how you can make it at home.

Ingredients

For Bhaji: 250 gms green garlic, chopped 2 potatoes1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2 green chillies, chopped 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder

Ingredients

1/2 tsp mango powder to taste salt to taste red chilli powder for garnishing coriander leaves For Puri: 250 gms whole wheat flour 75 gms semolina 30 ml oil Salt Oil (for deep frying)

Step 1

To prepare bhaji, first heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and wait till they crackle.

Step 2

Add potatoes and stir-fry till potatoes are soft but not fully cooked. Add all the spices and garlic leaves.

Step 3

Cover and let it cook for 5-10 minutes. Add water if required, then garnish with coriander leaves. 

Step 4

For puris, mix all the ingredients and work it into hard dough. Knead for a few minutes and rest the dough for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Divide the dough into equal portions and form into balls. Roll out the balls into circles with a rolling pin. 

Step 6

In a deep skillet heat oil, when the oil is hot drop in a poori and spoon hot oil on it continually until it puffs up. 

Step 7

Then gently turn it upside down and let it fry till golden brown. Serve hot with bhaji.