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A delightful breakfast treat from Old Delhi, these small, crispy puris are made with semolina and all-purpose flour. Their unique crumbly texture makes them the perfect vessel for scooping up spicy aloo sabzi or sweet sooji halwa.
Prepare the Dough
Shape the Puris
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A delightful breakfast treat from Old Delhi, these small, crispy puris are made with semolina and all-purpose flour. Their unique crumbly texture makes them the perfect vessel for scooping up spicy aloo sabzi or sweet sooji halwa.
This north_indian recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 382.19 calories per serving with 6.98g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack.
Fry the Puris
Serve
Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder or crushed black peppercorns to the dough for a mild, spicy kick.
Incorporate 1 tablespoon of dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) into the flour mixture for an aromatic, herby flavor.
For a slightly healthier alternative, replace the all-purpose flour with an equal amount of whole wheat flour (atta). The texture will be denser but still delicious.
The primary ingredients, semolina and all-purpose flour, are rich in carbohydrates, which provide a quick source of energy to start your day.
The inclusion of carom seeds (ajwain) is known in traditional medicine to help with indigestion, bloating, and gas, making this rich food slightly easier to digest.
The most common reasons are a soft dough or frying at too high a temperature. The dough must be very stiff, and the puris should be fried slowly on low-to-medium heat to draw out moisture and make them crisp.
Nagori puri is made with a mix of semolina (suji) and all-purpose flour (maida), resulting in a crispy, crumbly texture. Regular puri is typically made with whole wheat flour (atta), is softer, and puffs up more. Nagori puri is also smaller and fried at a lower temperature.
Yes, you can prepare the dough, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Let it come to room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before rolling and frying.
Nagori Puri is a traditional deep-fried delicacy and is high in calories and fats. It is best enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation rather than a daily meal.
One serving of 5 Nagori Puris contains approximately 400-420 calories, primarily from carbohydrates and fats from the deep-frying process.