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April 4, 2017

Pazham Pori Recipe – Ethakka Appam - Kerala Nendram Pazham Bajji

Pazham Pori recipe
Pazham pori @ Ethakka appam – Kerala special Nendram pazham bajji ( Ripe banana fritters in English) was in my try list for years. Crispy and hot Pazham pori with tea/Chai is one of the most popular and classic combo in Kerala. People love to have this pazham pori with hot tea as an evening snack. I have tasted this bajji only once in Bangalore - Ernakulum intercity express train pantry car. I loved it very much and I decided to blog this recipe at that instance. But I couldn’t find nendram pazham/etha pazham in my area. 

Recently I got few ripen nendram pazham from my neighbor. My neighbors from Kerala used to buy this nendram pazham regularly and feed their toddlers for breakfast as it has lots of health benefits. As soon as I got the ripen banana, this pazham pori recipe flashed in my mind. I browsed for few recipes and videos to make a crispy pazham pori just like the ones I tasted in train. I came across many pazham pori recipes with eggs, besan flour and even with wheat flour. But I wanted to try the traditional, authentic ones with Maida and rice flour.

Finally I got this recipe from my neighbor and tried it for our evening snacks. This sweet bajji is of my kind. I loved it a lot more than Raksha & Sendhil. We are planning to visit Kerala during this summer vacation. I have a big list of dishes to taste in Kerala hotels. This pazham pori is also one among them. I will try to update this post and share a picture in my Instagram feed from Kerala tea shop. Now lets see how to make Kerala special Pazham pori recipe with step by step pictures and video !


Kerala Pazham pori

Pazham Pori Recipe - Kerala Ethakka Appam


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Cuisine: Kerala
Category: Snacks
Serves: 12 nos
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 15 Minutes


INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 250ml
  • Nendram banana / Kerala ripen banana - 3 to 4 nos
  • Maida / All purpose flour – 1 cup
  • Rice flour – 3 tbsp
  • Sugar – 1 to 2 tbsp ( based on the sweetness of banana)
  • Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
  • Cooking Soda – a pinch (optional)
  • Jeera / Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
  • Crushed Cardamom seeds – 1 no ( optional)
  • Water – 1 cup ( approx)
  • Cooking oil or coconut oil - to deep fry
HOW TO MAKE PAZHAM PORI - METHOD

  • Take the ripen banana and peel the skin. Cut into long, thin or thick strips as you wish. Set aside. Taste a small piece of banana to know the sweetness. Mine looked over ripen and black as u see in the picture. But It was mildly sweet. So I had to add more sugar in the batter. The quantity of sugar in the batter depends on the sweetness of banana.
    Pazham pori recipe
  • In a wide bowl,take the maida, rice flour, sugar, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, cardamom powder and a small pinch of cooking soda.  Adding soda is optional. Mix well.
    Pazham pori recipe
  • Add water little by little and make a smooth, lump free batter. Batter should not be too thin or too thick. Its consistency should be like bajji batter.It should fall like a thin ribbon. Batter should coat the banana well. So make it accordingly. Please watch the video for reference. I used approx 1 to 1.25 cups of water.
    Pazham pori recipe
  • Heat oil in a kadai and when it gets heated ,drop a pinch of batter to check oil temperature. If it rises to the top immediately, oil heat is just right.
  • Now take one banana strip and coat well on both the sides in the batter. Drop in hot oil. Deep fry 2-3 pazham pori for one batch. Flip & Cook in medium flame on fry both the sides till golden. Remove in a tissue paper. Serve hot  to enjoy its best taste.Tea with pazham pori is a classic combo in Kerala. You too give a try and enjoy !
    Pazham pori recipe
    Pazham pori recipe

Note
  • Rice flour is not used in many recipes. But I added it to make crispy pazham pori.
  • Cardamom powder is also optional. If you want the flavor of banana to be dominant, skip it.
  • Adjust the quantity of sugar based on the sweetness of banana.
  • Adding cooking soda is optional. If you don’t add pazham pori looks flat and thin. But mine looked slightly bulgy because of soda. Its your choice of how you want it.

Try this Kerala special snack – Pazham pori at home for your tea time  and enjoy !!
Kerala Nendram pazham bajji - ethakka appam
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April 1, 2017

Indian Style Tomato Spaghetti Recipe – Vegetarian Spaghetti Recipe With Video

Indian vegetarian spaghetti recipe
This is my second post on vegetarian spaghetti recipe. I started trying out spaghetti based recipes recently and my first recipe was easy garlic spaghetti. We loved that a lot. So Raksha & Sendhil asked me to try some varieties of spaghetti recipes for breakfast. Last Sunday I made this easy, Indian style tomato spaghetti recipe with very simple ingredients. I browsed many vegetarian spaghetti recipes and tried it finally with my own twist. It came out really well and we all loved it. 

Raksha took 2 servings which made me very happy. For Raksha, I used red chilli flakes, pepper powder in little quantity for less spicy taste and added more cheese whereas for myself & Sendhil, I added more spices, used Italian seasoning and made it without cheese. It was tasting great and packed with full flavor. 

Friends, do try this easy, yummy tomato spaghetti recipe for your kids and family.Adjust the spice level based on their taste buds. I am sure they will love it. Lets see how to make this easy, Indian vegetarian tomato spaghetti recipe with step by step photos and video !


Indian spaghetti recipe

Tomato spaghetti recipe - Indian vegetarian spaghetti recipe


Tomato spaghetti recipe - Indian vegetarian spaghetti recipe Easy tomato spaghetti recipe - Indian vegetarian style recipe for breakfast & dinner !
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Spaghetti recipes
Serves: 3
Prep time: 20 Minutes
Cook time: 15 Minutes
Total time: 35 Minutes


INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 250ml
  • Spaghetti -  150 gms
  • Water - 8 cups
  • Cooking oil - 1 tsp
  • Salt - 1 tsp
To Saute
  • Cooking oil or olive oil - 2 tbsp
  • Garlic cloves - 7 nos ( Finely chopped)
  • Big onion – 2 nos ( Finely chopped)
  • Grated Cheese – 2 tbsp ( I used Mozzarella)
  • Capsicum - 2 tbsp ( Finely chopped)
  • Ripe Tomato - 5 nos ( small)
  • Red chilli flakes - 1 tsp
  • Pepper powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt & water - as needed
  • Italian seasoning - 1 tsp ( optional)
  • Sugar - 1/2 tsp
METHOD



  • Boil 8 cups of water in a wide bowl. Add 1 tsp of cooking oil or olive oil, add 1 tsp salt. Put the spaghetti and let it cook till half done. Now add the whole tomato in spaghetti water and let it cook. Remove the tomato to a plate after its skin gets cracked ( blanched) .
  • But keep cooking the spaghetti in medium flame for 20 minutes till it turns soft yet firm. i.e Cook Al dente.  If you cover & cook, water may spill. So cook it in medium flame till 3/4 th of the water is absorbed.Then cover & cook for 10 minutes to become soft. Take one spaghetti and check it. Break it with your fingers. Taste one. If  its soft and slightly chewy,  spaghetti is done.  Please check THIS LINK for cooking spaghetti in detail !
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    Tomato spaghetti recipe - Indian vegetarian
  • Peel the skin of tomato and grind it to a puree. Set aside.Transfer the cooked spaghetti to a colander and drain the excess water. Wash the spaghetti in the running tap water so that it remains firm. Keep aside.
      Tomato spaghetti recipe - Indian vegetarian
  • Heat oil in a kadai and saute the finely chopped garlic cloves. When it starts to turn golden, add the finely chopped onion and capsicum. Saute till onion turns transparent.
    Tomato spaghetti recipe - Indian vegetarian
  • Now add the tomato puree, salt,  red chilli flakes, pepper powder , sugar and Italian seasoning ( If  using). Mix for a minute and then add the cooked spaghetti. Toss well till the spaghetti is evenly coated with the sauce.Switch off the flame and add the grated cheese. Mix well, remove and serve hot !
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      Enjoy !

    • Note
      • Spaghetti takes more time to cook. It took nearly 25 minutes in medium to high flame. I covered & cooked it for the last 5 minutes.
      • Washing the cooked spaghetti in running water helps to keep the spaghetti stay firm.
      • You can cook the spaghetti and keep in advance if making for guests or parties.
      • You can add canned tomato puree too.
      • Adding Italian seasoning is purely optional. But it gives a nice flavor to the dish.
      • If you have fresh or dried basil, you can add that too.
      Try this yummy, tomato spaghetti recipe at home for breakfast/dinner !
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      March 30, 2017

      Paneer Puri Recipe – Stuffed Paneer Poori - Poori Varieties

      Paneer poori recipe
      During weekends, I am making varieties of poori for our breakfast and I have been sharing the same in my blog. Last Sunday I prepared this paneer poori (Indian cottage cheese in English) for our breakfast with the leftover paneer cubes. Its a stuffed paneer puri recipe. So you just have to add grated paneer to the wheat flour and make dough with it. Its so simple. 

      When I was searching for different types of puri recipes, I saw this one in Ramki’s one page cookbook. I liked the idea of paneer stuffed poori and tried this recipe in my own way. It came out really well, puffy and soft. Even though it tastes like masala poori, Paneer gives an additional softness to it and make it healthy too. Semolina/ Rava helps to keep the poori puffy and hold its shape for long time. So kids would love it for sure. 

      Do try this different type of poori during this vacation for your kids and family. Enjoy the breakfast ! I made masala raita and onion masala as side dish for this poori. It was a good combination. You can make tomato bhaji, potato masala or even chana masala as a side dish.  Ok, Lets see how to make yummy, soft paneer poori with step by step photos and a video !


      Paneer puri

      Paneer Poori Recipe - Poori varieties


      Paneer Poori Recipe - Poori varieties How to make masala poori with paneer - Paneer puri recipe
      Cuisine: Indian
      Category: Paneer Recipes
      Serves: 12 nos
      Prep time: 10 Minutes
      Cook time: 2 Minutes
      Total time: 12 Minutes


      INGREDIENTS
      1 cup - 250ml
      • Grated paneer - 3/4 cup
      • Atta/Whole wheat flour - 1.5 cups
      • Besan flour - 1 tbsp
      • Rava/Semolina - 1 tsp
      • Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
      • Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
      • Ajwain or cumin seeds - 1/2tsp
      • Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp( finely chopped, optional)
      • Salt & water - as needed
      • Cooking oil - to deep fry
      HOW TO MAKE PANEER PURI - METHOD

      • Grate the paneer using a grater and measure 3/4 cup from it. Keep it aside.
      • In a wide bowl or plate, take the wheat flour, besan flour, rava, salt, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, ajwain/Omam OR cumin seeds and grated paneer. Mix everything well without adding water. Mixture looks crumbly.
        Paneer poori recipe
      • Now add water gradually and make a smooth dough. Dough should not be too hard or too sticky. Knead it for 5 minutes. Make poori immediately. Keep the remaining dough covered while rolling the poori. Take a portion of dough and make uniform sized balls.
        Paneer poori recipe
      • Dust the ball in wheat flour and roll into small thick poori. Remember thin poori won’t puff up. So roll it thick. Refer picture below for thickness. 
        Paneer poori
        Paneer poori
      • Heat oil in a kadai to deep fry. Check its temperature by dropping a pinch of dough. If it rises to the top immediately, oil heat is just right. If the heat of oil is less, poori won’t puff up. So check it before deep frying. Reduce the flame to medium and take one rolled poori. Pat it between your palm to remove the excess flour.  Drop the poori in oil. When it starts to come up, press the poori with a ladle gently. It puffs up well. Now flip the poori and cook for a minute till bubbles cease. Remove & drain in a tissue paper. Serve hot with masala raita and some bhaji/Poori masala.
      • TIPS:  Increase the flame to high till you drop the next poori. Reduce the flame to medium as soon as u drop it. You can follow this to maintain the heat throughout deep frying. If oil becomes smoky hot, switch off the flame for few minutes. After the oil comes to desired temperature, fry the poori.
        Paneer poori
      Enjoy !


      Note

      • Do not make the dough too sticky or soft. No need to rest the dough. Make poori immediately to prevent oil absorption.
      • Thickness of poori is very important to puff up. So roll it small and thick.
      • Heat of oil is also an important factor for puffy poori. Check its temperature.
      • Oil should not be smoky hot.
      Try this yummy paneer poori at home for your weekend breakfast and enjoy !
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      February 14, 2017

      How To Make Chocolate At Home Without Coconut Oil – Homemade Chocolate Recipe With Cocoa Powder

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      Easy homemade chocolate recipe using milk powder and cocoa powder with step by step photos and video !
      Wish you all a very happy Valentine’s day !!. When I was looking for some interesting Valentine’s day special recipe, homemade chocolates came to my mind. Long back I have shared a Vegan version of chocolate recipe using cocoa powder,honey and coconut oil. Though it is an easy, perfect and fool proof recipe for homemade chocolate ,the flavor of coconut oil would be dominant which many people don’t like it. Many of my readers who had tried that recipe requested me to share an alternative for coconut oil. I tried it with butter and even with dalda but it didn't work.So I was looking for a chocolate recipe that uses butter and cocoa powder. 

      I came across this homemade chocolate recipe without oven in YouTube video . I just halved the quantity of ingredients and tried it today. It came out really well but not tasting like silky smooth Dairy milk. It was pretty good in taste like Five star chocolate with a mildly chewy, fudgy kind. But its quiet addictive to eat :) To make Dairy milk kind of chocolate, we must use cocoa butter to achieve the silky texture. In India, cocoa butter is not easily available and its very costly to buy online too. 

      Another easiest option is to melt dark compound or white compound chocolate either in microwave oven or stove top ( Double boiling method) and make chocolates. It tastes really good equal to the store bought ones. Soon I will make a detailed post on that. But this chocolate recipe is made with 4 simple ingredients like milk powder, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla essence and Butter ( clarified ghee). Cooking procedure is also easy. You don’t need to check for one string consistency sugar syrup. Its just mixing and freezing. Homemade Chocolates would be ready ! Now anyone can make chocolates at home using this recipe

      This chocolate tastes the best when served chilled. But it stays good for an hour without refrigeration. So you can make this ahead and serve kids for birthday parties. Kids would love this chocolate for sure. Do try this easy homemade chocolate recipe for this Valentine’s day and have a great celebration. Surprise your Husband and Kids with this lovely chocolates this evening. Soon I must try Raksha’s favorite Milk chocolate/ white chocolate as well by replacing cocoa powder with milk powder. Now lets see how to make chocolate at home using cocoa powder and milk powder with step by step photos and a video for better understanding ! Hope you will try and like it.


      Homemade chocolate recipe

      Easy homemade chocolate recipe - How to make chocolate at home with cocoa powder


      Easy homemade chocolate recipe - How to make chocolate at home with cocoa powder Easy homemade chocolate recipe - How to make chocolate at home with cocoa powder with step by step photos and video !
      Cuisine: Indian
      Category: Chocolates
      Serves: 12 Pieces
      Prep time: 5 Minutes
      Cook time: 60 Minutes
      Total time: 65 Minutes


      INGREDIENTS
      1 cup - 250ml ; 1 tbsp – 15ml ( 3 tsp)
      • Milk powder - 2.5 tbsp ( I used Nestle Everyday milk powder )
      • Cocoa powder - 1.5 tbsp ( I used Kwality brand)
      • Icing sugar or powdered sugar - 4 tbsp
      • Vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
      • Butter – 3 tbsp ( Soft, at room temperature)
      • Chopped Nuts & raisins - As needed ( optional)
      • Boiled milk at room temperature - 1 to 2 tbsp ( optional, use only if needed)
      HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE WITH COCOA POWDER

      • In a bowl, mix milk powder and cocoa powder. Set aside.
        How to make chocolate at home
      • Boil 5 cups of water in a wide bowl or kadai. Allow it to roll boil well. Switch off the flame. Take a bowl that fits in the kadai. Add 3 tbsp soft butter to it. Keep the bowl inside the hot water kadai. Mix the butter and melt it completely.
        How to make chocolate at home
      • Keep the bowl inside the hot water throughout the procedure. Add icing sugar or powdered sugar to the melted butter.Mix well. It will resemble a creamy paste.
        How to make chocolate at home
      • Add milk powder + cocoa powder mixture to this and mix well. It will become a thick paste by absorbing all the butter. Lastly add vanilla essence, mix well. (IF YOU FEEL THE MIXTURE IS TOO THICK, ADD 1 TO 2 TBSP MILK TO LOOSEN IT). 
      How to make chocolate at home
      • Take a chocolate mould ( Either plastic or silicone mould) and fill the chocolate mix. Pat it  well to level the chocolate. Excess butter may ooze out. Don’t worry. Just fill the mould and freeze it for one hour. Remove the mould and rest it for 5 minutes. Remove the chocolate and enjoy !!
        How to make chocolate at home
      Enjoy this Valentine’s day with this simple homemade chocolate recipe !

      Note
      • Butter should be soft at room temperature. So keep it outside for few hours if its hard or soften the butter in microwave for a minute.
      • For variations, you can add finely chopped nuts or raisins to the chocolate batter.
      • Water should be very hot so that butter can melt easily.
      • Remember to keep the bowl inside the hot water throughout the cooking procedure. It helps the chocolate to set well.
      • For making milk chocolate/white chocolate, just replace cocoa powder with milk powder.
      • I used light cocoa powder. If you use dark colored cocoa powder, chocolate tastes like dark chocolate with mild bitterness.
      • You can try to add equal amount of milk powder and cocoa powder i.e 2 tbsp each for more chocolaty taste.
      Homemade chocolate recipe

      Try this easy, simple chocolate at home and enjoy the occasion !!
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      February 3, 2017

      Easy Peanut Ladoo Recipe With Skin |Groundnut Laddu Recipe – Ladoo Varieties

      Peanut laddu
      Peanut ladoo recipe with skin adding jaggery / sugar. Last year I tried Kadalai urundai( Kadalai mittai/Peanut chikki) for Karthigai deepam festival. But it wasn’t up to the mark.When I was telling about this to my friend Shalini, she suggested me to try this easy peanut ladoo which was her favorite childhood snack. She shared her recipe with me and told it is called as “Palli laddu / Verusenega pappu ladoo” in Telugu. In other languages, it is Nilakadalai/Verkadalai laddu or kadalai podi urundai in Tamil, Kadalekai unde in Kannada, Shengdana ladoo in Hindi (Marathi).This is an easy ladoo recipe with just 2 ingredients and amazing health benefits.If you have roasted peanuts in hand, you can prepare this ladoo in the next 5 minutes.Ghee is not used in this recipe. So its a low calorie ladoo when compared with other ladoo varieties. Roasted peanuts with Jaggery is a good source of protein & iron. Kids would love this very much. It can be packed for their school snack box. If your kids don't like jaggery, you can add sugar too. Generally this laddu is made by removing the skin of roasted peanuts but I ground the peanuts with skin. So my job has become even more easy. I din’t find much difference in taste or flavor. Sendhil is a big fan of peanut recipes. So he loved this ladoo very much. The same procedure can be used to make till ladoo/Sesame seeds laddu( ellu urundai) as well. Do try this easy, healthy peanut ladoo for your husband and kids evening snacks, reap its health benefits during this winter season.Ok,  Lets see how to make easy peanut laddu with step by step photos !
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      February 1, 2017

      Crispy Corn Cheese Balls Recipe – Indian Party Snacks Recipes

      Corn cheese balls recipe
      Long back I have shared a recipe for Masala corn cheese balls in which all the spice powders, ginger-garlic paste are used. Its purely of our Indian style with all the masala flavor in it. Its made without potato. Cheese and sweet corn are the major ingredients.I used to make it for my guest and kids parties at home. Recently I came across this video of Corn cheese balls with Oregano & chilli flakes. I got tempted and tried it last Sunday for evening snacks. I followed my Aloo patties( Burger) recipe technique, coated the balls twice in maida paste and bread crumbs to get super crispy exterior. It came out very well. Use Panko crumbs for best result. Raksha liked it very much but she wanted the Indian masala flavor instead of Oregano. Then I made few balls adding garam masala powderWinking.Overall this recipe is a big hit in home. Friends, do try this recipe either with Indian masala or Italian seasoning based on your kids liking. Follow the same procedure and make this yummy, crispy corn cheese balls to celebrate kids birthday party, get together, kitty parties to serve as a starter. The dough can be made in advanced and refrigerated till use. All the kids would easily fall for this cheesy snackLove Struck. For variations, these balls can be made like nuggets. Ok, Lets see how to make this easy corn cheese balls with step by step photos, tips and tricks and a video !

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      January 30, 2017

      Potato Poori – Aloo Puri Recipe - Alu Ki Puri

      Potato poori
      Potato poori / aloo puri in Hindi is an interesting kids friendly puri recipe. Poori would be our Sunday breakfast mostly. So I started exploring varieties of poori for a change. I have already shared Palak Poori, Masala poori, Beetroot poori, Tomato poori, chola poori recipes. This Sunday I tried potato poori ( Alu ki puri in Hindi) for the first time. I made the poori dough by mixing wheat flour with boiled, mashed potato and spice powders. 

      Puri came out super soft with awesome masala flavor. It stays soft for hours together. So it can be packed for lunch box and ideal for travel as well. Side dish is not required for this puri recipe. Still I served it with tomato sabji and onion raita. Mixed veg kurma also goes well I guess.We loved it a lot. Its a winner recipe in my house. Do try this potato poori recipe for your kids and family. They will love it very much. 

      Next I am planning to make methi poori and mint poori. Friends, If you know any other interesting poori varieties, do share them in the comments section. I will make it. As I say in all my poori posts, thickness of poori while rolling and the proper temperature(heat) of oil is the secret to get nicely puffed up poori. I have shared those points below in detail. If you are a beginner, It will sure come by practice. Ok, Lets see how to make Aloo Poori recipe with step by step photos and a video !


      Aloo ki puri recipe

      Potato Poori - Aloo Ki Poori Recipe


      Potato Poori - Aloo Ki Poori Recipe How to make aloo ki puri / Potato poori recipe with step by step photos and video
      Cuisine: North Indian
      Category: Breakfast
      Yields : 12 nos
      Prep time: 10 Minutes
      Cook time: 2 Minutes
      Total time: 12 Minutes


      INGREDIENTS
      1 cup - 250ml
      • Whole Wheat flour / atta - 1 cup ( I used Aashirvad)
      • Medium sized potato - 2 nos
      • Cumin seeds or Ajwain - 1/4 tsp
      • Red chilli powder - 1 tsp ( I used Kashmiri chilli powder)
      • Dhania powder - 1 tsp
      • Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
      • Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp ( finely chopped)
      • Crushed kasoori methi – 1 tsp
      • Salt - as needed
      • Water - as required ( I added 1/3 cup)
      METHOD

      • Wash and pressure cook potato in required water in very low flame for 2 whistles.Open the cooker and remove the potato. Peel the skin. Place the potato in a wide plate or bowl and mash it.
      • To the mashed potato, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, dhania powder, cumin seeds, garam masala powder, salt, finely chopped coriander leaves, crushed kasoori methi, wheat flour and mix well without adding water.
        Aloo ki puri
      • Add wheat flour and mix well without adding water.
        Aloo ki puri
      • Now add water little by little and make a smooth, non-sticky dough. No need to rest the dough. Roll immediately. Grease your hands with oil. Take a portion of dough.Knead for a minute. Make balls roughly. Keep the remaining dough closed till use. Take one ball, roll it well and flatten it. Dust in wheat flour once and roll the poori slightly thick. Make sure corners are thick. Remember it should not be rolled too thin like roti. It won’t puff up.
      • Roll all the poori and arrange in a plate without overlapping each other.
        Aloo ki puri
      • Heat oil in a kadai and when it gets heated , put a pinch of dough. If it rises immediately to the top, oil temperature is right. It should not be smoky. Pat the excess flour in the poori and drop one in the oil. Let it rise to the top.
        Aloo ki puri
      • When it comes to top, pat it gently with the ladle. It will puff up nicely. Flip it after the bubbles cease. Cook the other side too.Press with the ladle for uniform cooking. Drain in a tissue paper and serve hot with raita or any sabji. Do not make any side dish with potato. U can make tomato sabji or mixed veg kurma for this poori.
        Aloo poori recipe
      Enjoy !

      Note
      • Poori gets puffed up only if its rolled thick evenly and properly. Oil temperature should be perfect. If its rolled thin, it comes like a papad. If the oil temperature is less, poori absorbs lot of oil and it won’t puff up.
      • At the same time, oil should not be smoking hot. Poori will become dark golden. So after you deep fry one poori, reduce the flame completely low. After dropping the next poori, increase the flame to high. By doing this way, heat of the oil can be maintained. If oil becomes smoky hot, switch off the stove for sometime. When the oil comes to right temperature, deep fry again.
      • As I have added Kashmiri red chilli powder, color of my poori was red. If you like white colored poori, add finely chopped green chilli instead of red chilli powder.
      • Do not rest the dough for long time. Poori may drink oil while frying.Try to make puri as soon as u make the dough.
      • No side dish is required for this poori. If you want to make it , mixed veg kurma and tomato onion sabji would be some good options.

      Enjoy this soft, masala flavored Potato Poori at home with raita and sabji !
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