Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

Whole Wheat Flour

0.5 cup

Gram Flour (besan)

1 cup

Karela (Bitter Gourd) peel

2 tbsp

Ajwain (Carom seeds)

2 tsp

Red Chilli powder

1 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

1 tsp

Coriander Powder (Dhania)

1 unit

Salt

1 unit

Sunflower Oil

for frying

Step 1
~3 min

Mix whole wheat flour, gram flour, karela peel, caraway seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt in a bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Add water slowly and knead into a soft dough.

Step 3
~3 min

Rest the dough for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat oil in a kadai for frying.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 5
~3 min

Make small balls from the dough.

Step 6
~3 min

Dust the rolling table with flour.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 7
~3 min

Flatten the puris with a rolling pin to a small, thick round.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 8
~3 min

Gently add a flattened puri to the hot oil.

Step 9
~3 min

Gently press the puri with a frying spoon, pour some hot oil on top, and move in a circular way.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 10
~3 min

Fry until the puri puffs up and turns golden brown on both sides.

Step 11
~3 min

Drain on a kitchen towel.

Step 12
~3 min

Repeat the deep-frying process for all the remaining puris.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 13
~3 min

Serve hot with Chole Masala, Pickled Onions, and Boondi Raita.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with Chole Masala

Pickled Onions

Boondi Raita

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Chole Masala
Pickled Onions
Boondi Raita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

Popular as a breakfast or snack item, especially in regions where bitter gourd is commonly consumed.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack

Popularity Score

60/100

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