Follow these steps for perfect results
Whole Wheat Flour
Gram Flour (besan)
Karela (Bitter Gourd) peel
Ajwain (Carom seeds)
Red Chilli powder
Turmeric powder (Haldi)
Coriander Powder (Dhania)
Salt
Sunflower Oil
for frying
Mix whole wheat flour, gram flour, karela peel, caraway seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt in a bowl.
Add water slowly and knead into a soft dough.
Rest the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a kadai for frying.
Make small balls from the dough.
Dust the rolling table with flour.
Flatten the puris with a rolling pin to a small, thick round.
Gently add a flattened puri to the hot oil.
Gently press the puri with a frying spoon, pour some hot oil on top, and move in a circular way.
Fry until the puri puffs up and turns golden brown on both sides.
Drain on a kitchen towel.
Repeat the deep-frying process for all the remaining puris.
Serve hot with Chole Masala, Pickled Onions, and Boondi Raita.
Expert advice for the best results
Soak the bitter gourd peel in salted water for 30 minutes to reduce bitterness.
Add a pinch of sugar to the dough to balance the bitterness.
Serve hot for the best taste and texture.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Arrange puris in a circular pattern on a plate, garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with Chole Masala
Pickled Onions
Boondi Raita
Cool and refreshing to balance the spice.
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Popular as a breakfast or snack item, especially in regions where bitter gourd is commonly consumed.
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