Dal Puri (Lentil-Stuffed Fried Bread)
Deep-fried puffy bread stuffed with a spiced chana dal filling — a classic Indian festival bread from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, perfect for celebratory meals.
20mPrep
20mCook
4Servings
310Calories
11gProtein
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Ingredients
- whole wheat flour (atta)
- chana dal, soaked
- fennel seeds
- cumin seeds
- green chili, minced
- ginger, grated
- turmeric
- oil for dough + frying
- salt
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
- 0.5 cup chana dal, soaked
- 0.5 tsp fennel seeds
- 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 whole green chili, minced
- 0.5 tsp ginger, grated
- 0.25 tsp turmeric
- 2 cups oil for dough + frying
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Grind soaked chana dal coarsely with green chili, ginger, fennel, cumin, turmeric, and salt (no water).
- Knead atta with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and water into a soft, pliable dough.
- Divide dough into balls; flatten, add a spoon of dal mixture, seal, and re-roll into a small disc.
- Deep-fry in hot oil (175°C) 2–3 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Drain on paper; serve hot with sabzi, chokha, or aloo curry.