Puri Bhaji Recipe - Lunch Recipe

Puri Bhaji

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Puri Bhaji is a classic Indian dish made up of two main components: puri (deep-fried, fluffy bread) and bhaji (a spiced potato curry). 

Here’s how to make Puri Bhaji:

For the Puri

Ingredients: 
  • Whole wheat flour: 2 cups 
  • Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
  • Chili flakes 1/2 tsp 
  • Kasuri methi 1/2 tsp
  • Salt: 1/2 tsp 
  • Water: as needed (for kneading) 
  • Oil: for deep frying 
Method: 
  • In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, cumin seeds, chili flakes, kasuri methi, and salt. 
  • Gradually add water and knead into a stiff, smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes. 
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  • Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into small, round discs. 
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  • Heat oil in a deep pan. Once hot, gently slide one puri into the oil.
  • Fry on medium-high heat until it puffs up and turns golden. Flip and cook the other side. 
  • Drain on a paper towel and repeat with the remaining dough. 
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For the Bhaji (Potato Curry)

Ingredients: 
  • Potatoes: 4 medium (chopped)
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  • Tomato (chopped): 1 medium 
  • Green chilies (slit): 2 
  • Garlic: 3-4 cloves 
  • Ginger (grated): 1 tsp 
  • Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
  • Red chili powder: 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds: 1 tsp 
  • Curry leaves: 10-12 
  • Asafoetida (hing): a pinch 
  • Oil: 2 tbsp 
  • Salt: to taste 
  • Water: 1-1.5 cups (adjust as needed) 
  • Fresh coriander leaves (chopped): for garnish 
Method: 
  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add fennel seeds, cumin seeds. Let them splutter. 
  • Add chopped curry leaves, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of asafoetida. SautĆ© briefly. 
  • Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are mushy. 
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  • Add chopped potatoes, and salt, Mix well. 
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  • Add water to adjust the consistency of the bhaji. 
  • Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on medium heat for 2 whistle.
  • Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
  • Open the lid, Simmer for 2-3 minutes. 
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  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
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  • Serve hot with puris.
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Watch how to make Puri Bhaji:


This comforting dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even lunch!


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