PALAK PURI RECIPE
Palak Puri is a delightful Indian dish that combines the goodness of spinach (palak) with deep-fried bread (puri). Here’s a short description of the recipe:
Palak Puri is made by pureeing fresh spinach leaves and incorporating them into a dough along with flour and spices. The dough is then rolled into small circles and deep-fried until they turn golden and puffy. The result is a vibrant green puri with a hint of spinach flavor. Palak Puri is typically enjoyed with a side dish like potato curry or chutney. It makes for a tasty and visually appealing addition to any meal or can be enjoyed on its own as a snack. The puris are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, providing a satisfying texture. Palak Puri is a great way to include the nutritious benefits of spinach into your diet while enjoying a delicious and traditional Indian dish.
INGREDIENTS
Servings : 1
- 2 cups spinach leaves, washed and blanched
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
- Oil for deep frying
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a blender or food processor, blend the blanched spinach leaves into a smooth puree. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, cumin seeds, salt, and red chili powder (if using). Mix well.
- Add the spinach puree to the flour mixture and knead it into a smooth dough. You may need to add a little water if the dough is too dry or more flour if it’s too sticky. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small portions and roll them into small circles using a rolling pin and some flour to prevent sticking.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully slide the rolled puris into the oil, one at a time. Fry them until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the fried puris from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining rolled puris.
- Serve the Palak Puris hot with your favorite side dish, such as potato curry or chutney.
NUTRITION VALUE
SERVING SIZE : 1 CHAPATI HALF CUP NOODELS
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 250mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 23g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 5g
