Surati Papdi
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Vegan
Thin, flat crispy fried puris — small rounds of fine flour dough rolled paper-thin and deep-fried until completely flat, pale golden, and utterly brittle; they shatter when pressed with a finger. The Surati papdi is eaten plain as a snack with tea, as the base for chaat preparations, crumbled into bhel, or used to scoop surati chhole. The defining quality is the thinness and the complete crispness; a properly made papdi has no soft interior — it is crisp from edge to centre. Surati papdi-making is a community industry; specialist makers in Surat's lanes supply papdi in bulk for homes and street food vendors throughout the city.
Cuisines
Gujarati
Rajasthani
Surati
Best for
Snacks
Lunch
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 250 grams | Surati papdi (flat green beans) |
| 2 tablespoons | oil |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 pinch | asafoetida |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| — | salt to taste |
| 2 tablespoons | grated coconut |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped fresh coriander leaves |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the Surati papdi thoroughly and remove the strings from the sides.
- 2 Cut the papdi into 1-inch pieces.
- 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 5 Add cumin seeds and a pinch of asafoetida.
- 6 Add the cut papdi and stir well.
- 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
- 8 Mix well to coat the papdi with the spices.
- 9 Cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10 Once the papdi is cooked, add garam masala and sugar.
- 11 Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 12 Garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For added flavor, you can include a few curry leaves when adding the mustard seeds.