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Puri Sabzi Recipe
Ingredients:
For Puri:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- Water, as needed
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for frying
For Sabzi (Potato Curry):
- 4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Cooking oil
- Water, as needed
Instructions:
For Puri:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
- Gradually add water and knead into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin disc using a rolling pin.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Once hot, fry the rolled puris until they puff up and turn golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain excess oil using paper towels. Keep aside.
For Sabzi:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Cook for a minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add boiled and diced potatoes to the pan. Stir gently to coat them with the masala.
- Pour water into the pan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the curry thickens and potatoes are well-coated with the masala.
- Sprinkle garam masala and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Remove from heat and serve hot with puris.
About Puri Sabzi:
Puri Sabzi is a popular North Indian breakfast or brunch option that combines deep-fried puffed bread (puri) with a spicy and flavorful potato curry (sabzi). This classic combination is loved for its comforting taste and simplicity. Puri, made from whole wheat flour, is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, while the potato curry is rich in spices and packed with flavors. Puri Sabzi is often enjoyed with a side of tangy pickle or creamy yogurt. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that is cherished by people of all ages across India.
Indulge in the delightful combination of Puri Sabzi! 