Daal Puri

 INGREDIENTS

for stuffing

chana dal  1 cup

bay leaf 2 torn into small pieces

ginger 1 tbsp chopped

garlic 1 tbsp finely chopped ( optional) 

ajwain  1 tsp

turmeric pdr  1/2 tsp

green chilies to taste chopped

water 1 cup

salt to taste

for covering

whole wheat flour  2 cups

water  1 cup

salt to taste

oil 1 tbsp

knead this to a lightly stiff dough, let it rest for 5 minutes

 

METHOD

in a pressure pan, put 2 tbsp oil, add bay leave, ajwain, once it crackles, add garlic, ginger and chilies

add the dal without water, mix well with the masala, add turmeric pdr, salt to taste

add 1 cup water, mix well, put the lid with the weight.

after 2-3 whistles, keep the gas on low, let it be there for another 5-7 minutes, switch off.

after the pressure is out, mash the dal well, let it cool.

Take a big marble size dough, flatten it with hand or you can use the rolling pin to roll it like a small puri

put enough dal mixture, close it well, so that it is well covered, roll it round, then roll into a slightly thick puri, deep fry in medium hot oil till golden brown.

serve hot with raita and some dry vege or with gravy.

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