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Poori Bhaji Masala




A and me love to try new stuff but there are days when we love to indulge in some of our favorite "not so healthy" dishes. One among that is Poori Bhaji masala. A reminiscence his college days when I make this. Those were days when he used to travel from home to his college in local trains. And those trains used to sell hot and yummy Poori Bhaji masala for breakfast. Good times for sure! So here is our weekend cheat food special for you guys out there.. :) 
Poori 

Ingredients
  • Wheat flour - 2 C
  • Yogurt - a teaspoon
  • Warm Water - 1 C (as needed to prepare the dough)
  • Oil - to deep fry 



Method
  • Knead the dough (with yogurt) by gradually adding warm water. 
  • Keep aside for 10 -15 mins.
  • Roll them into small (not too thin) circles.
  • Heat oil in a pan and wait till it gets hot.
  • Test heat by dropping a lil' piece of dough into the pan, if the dough rises up instantly, it is ready.
  • Drop the pooris one by one into the hot oil.
  • Once you drop, pat the top of the poori lightly until it swells up into a ball.
  • Let the other side cook.
  • Make sure it turns into a golden color on both sides.
  • Yummy poor is are ready to be served hot.

Bhaji

Ingredients
  • Potatoes - 3
  • Onion - 1
  • Curry leaves - 1 T
  • Mustard seeds - 1⁄2 t
  • Cumin seeds - 1⁄2 t
  • Green chillies - 6
  • Turmeric powder - 1⁄2 t
  • Salt - To Taste
  • Oil - 3 Tablespoon
  • Chooped ginger - 1⁄2 t

Method
  • Pressure cook/Microwave potatoes and cut/mash them. 
  • Cut onions lengthwise and slit the green chillies. 
  • Heat oil in a pan. 
  • Add mustard seeds. 
  • When they splutter add cumin seeds.
  • Now add the curry leaves, green chillies and ginger and fry for a while. 
  • Add turmeric powder and mix it well. 
  • Add chopped onions and saute till the onions turn golden. 
  • Now add potatoes and 1/2 a cup of water. Add salt to taste. 
  • When it comes to a boil cover and cook it on a low flame for about 10 minutes. 
  • Sprinkle some lime juice on top.
  • Serve hot with puris.
Note:

I add some garlic (2 pods) at times too since we love the smell of it. You can add it along with the ginger. 

Health Fact: Garlic is good for the stomach

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    I like it

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