PURI BHAJI

Puribhaji (sometimes spelled pooribhaji) is an Indian dish made up of puri and aloo bhaji. The puris are made up of flat rounds of flour which are deep fried, served with a spiced potato dish which could be dry or curried. It is a traditional breakfast dish inNorth India. A lot of Indian households prefer puribhaji and other traditional dishes over cereals for breakfast. Some serve it for lunch along with condiments such as yogurt and salad. In central India, puribhaji is served as a street snack. Puribhaji is a vegetarian dish and is popular in India due to the fact that it is relatively inexpensive and tasty. The dish is also served on railway platformsin India and is served as a packed lunch on trains along with pickle.

INGREDIENTS
  • Wheat flour
  • Curd
  • Water to knead dough
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil to deep fry
  • Potatoes (boiled)
  • Chopped onion
  • Chopped green chilies
  • Ginger finely chopped
  • Crushed garlic
  • Turmeric powder
  • Urad dal
  • Curry leaves
  • Lemon juice
  • Oil
  • Coriander finely chopped
  • Cumin seeds
  • Mustard seeds
PREPARATION

For Pooris,

  • Mix curd in the flour and add salt.
  • Knead soft pliable dough with water.
  • Keep aside for 15 minutes. Divide dough into 10-12 parts, shape into balls.
  • Roll each into 4 rounds with the help of some oil or dough.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan, fry on both sides till light brown.
  • Drain the oil on a kitchen paper. Serve hot with bhaji.

For AlooBhaji ,

  • Heat oil in a pan, put the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow it to splutter.
  • Add curry leaves, urad dal and chopped onions and sauté till onions becomes tender.
  • Add the ginger, garlic, chopped green chilly and fry it for a minute.
  • Peel the potatoes and crush them with hand and add to the mixture.
  • Add salt, turmeric and lemon juice. And let it cook for 1 - 2 mins.
  • Transfer to a bowl, garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Your pooribhaji is ready to served.

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