Palak Puri

Palak Puri

Palak Puri

Veg Vegan

Deep-fried whole-wheat puris made with spinach-infused dough — spinach purée kneaded into the flour with ajwain and jeera, turning the puris a vibrant green and adding a subtle earthy flavour. A Malwa breakfast or special occasion bread served with aloo sabzi or dal.

Cuisines

Malwi Nagpuri

Best for

Breakfast Lunch

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

whole wheat flour 2 cups Whole wheat flour
Spinach 1 cup Spinach , fresh leaves
Carom Seed 1 teaspoon Carom Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
ghee or oil 1 tablespoon Ghee or oil
salt — Salt , to taste
water — Water , as needed
oil — Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain the spinach and blend it into a smooth puree.
  3. 3 In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, spinach puree, carom seeds, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, ghee, and salt.
  4. 4 Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls.
  6. 6 Roll each ball into a small circle, about 4 inches in diameter.
  7. 7 Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat.
  8. 8 Once the oil is hot, carefully slide in the rolled puris one at a time.
  9. 9 Fry until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides.
  10. 10 Remove the puris with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  11. 11 Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.

Tips

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to make the puris puff up nicely.