Masala Puri
August 6, 2012 in Uncategorized
Masala Puri- another traditional Gujarati snack, these wonderful little morsels of flavour will satisfy a hunger pang any time of the day or night. They can be had at breakfast with some yogurt, as a mid morning snack with a cup of chai, at midnight when you feel like a little snack and you can also pack them into the kid’s lunch boxes. Puris are deep fried and when they are being fried most of them puff up like a ball, however some don’t, but it does not affect the taste, however when my sons were little kids, they would only eat the ones that appeared to look like a “Ball Puri” and I now notice that my little nephew who is all of 20 years younger than my youngest son has the same attitude—it has to be a “ball puri”, and my little nieces also look for the “ball puris”. These little puris can be made and stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Masala Puris are a wonderful snack to prepare for “Padkos” and that translated into Gujarati is “Bhatu”.
Masala Puri
125ml brown bread flour
65ml chick pea flour
60ml rice flour
5ml coriander powder
5ml cumin powder
3ml chilli powder
7ml salt
10ml roughly crushed cumin seeds
10ml dried mango powder (amchur) OPTIONAL
80g butter melted
150ml water (approximately)
500ml sunflower oil (for deep frying)
Method
- Sift flours into a dish and add the spices, cumin seeds, salt
- Rub the butter into the flour mixture till mixture resembles bread crumbs
- Adding enough warm water to form a soft dough
- Roll out and cut into shapes—deep fry
- Serve with vegetable pickles or a tomato, onion and green pepper chutney
- These wonderful little puris can be stored in an airtight container for a week
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pinkpolkadot said on August 6, 2012
It sounds delicious! I take it the 2nd last ingredient should be water?
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on August 6, 2012
thanks for picking my error !!
Sous Chef said on August 6, 2012
They look very similar to something I had recently! very tasty
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on August 6, 2012
yes they are tasty!!
janice tripepi said on August 7, 2012
Oooh these are such a favourite in our house although I have never made them myself. I usually stock up with them from Gorima’s! Now I can make them myself! Thanks Usha I just love them xxxx have a great day xxx Jan
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on August 7, 2012
Hi Jan. well when you do try it let me know how it turns out. you could also add a bit of finely chopped spinach, or some fenugreek herbs to the dough.
lifeisazoobiscuit said on August 7, 2012
Thanks for sharing – looks delicious!
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on August 7, 2012
Thanks Anel & yes they are
ninatimm said on August 8, 2012
they do look so appetizing!!
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on August 8, 2012
Thanks Nina, at home they are a staple “store cupboard essential”
MITZI REDDY said on August 8, 2012
I enjoy all types of puris – these look delicious, Usha.
Tandy said on August 15, 2012
I would love these for breakfast right now!
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on August 16, 2012
Let me know when you in Joburg and you can come have a cup of chai and masala puri
sudika said on October 31, 2012
Hi are they crispy like Nimki?
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on October 31, 2012
Hi, I generally do not make them to crispy, however they can be made crisp.