Poori is an Indian fried bread, often served with a flavorful potato masala. This dish is commonly enjoyed as a breakfast in India.
Ingredients
For Poori
- 1cupwheat flour
- 1/2cupwater
- salt to taste
- 1/2tspsugar
- 1/2tspoil for dough
- oil for frying
For Poori Masala
- 3piecepotato
- 1piececarrot
- 2piecegreen chilly
- 1pieceonion
- 1/2inginger
- 1/4tspturmeric powder
- 1tbspoil
- 1/2tspmustard seeds
- 1tspchana dal
- 1sprigcurry leaves
- 2tbspcoriander leaves
- salt to taste
How to make Poori and Poori Masala
For Poori
In a bowl, mix wheat flour, salt, sugar, oil, and water to form a dough.
Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into round shapes.
Fry the flattened dough in oil over high to medium flame until golden brown.
For Poori Masala
Cook the potatoes in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles. Peel and slightly mash them.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, and let them pop. Add chana dal.
Add ginger, green chilies, chopped carrot, curry leaves, and sliced onion. Sauté until the onion is transparent.
Add turmeric powder and salt. Pour in 1/4 cup of water and let it boil until the water is reduced.
Add mashed potatoes and 1/2 cup of water. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add coriander leaves.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying pooris to make them puff up.
Adjust the spice level of the masala by varying the number of green chilies.
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