Dal Poori Recipe
Dal Poori Recipe
Dal Poori or dal stuffed poori is loved by people of all ages owing to its aromatic taste of asafoetida and dal, also it is a quick and tasty recipe. Urad dal paste mixed with masala is used for the filling of the poori and makes it crisper. It is a must have during fastings, as festival time snacks and also it serves as a wholesome meal in combination with channa, aloo bhaji / subzi or halwa..
PREPARATION TIME : 10 minutes
COOKING TIME : 25-30 minutes
SERVINGS : 4
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1/2 cup Black Gram Dal (urad dal)
- 2 Red Chilies
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Cardamoms
- 2 Cloves
- 1/2" piece Cinnamon
- 1/5 cup Water
- Oil to fry
- Salt To taste
METHOD:
- Rub 1 tsp oil into the wheat flour
- Add 1/2 tsp salt to the wheat flour
- Make soft dough using small amounts of water
- Set aside the dough for 25 minutes, covered with a wet cloth
- Soak black gram dal for atleast one hour and grind to make a paste
- Add very little water if required to make a paste
- Grind together red chilies, cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and keep aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a fry pan
- Add the dal paste and the mixed masalas, stirring constantly till the dal is fried and the water is absorbed leaving it dry
- Knead and divide the dough into 10 small balls
- Make a cup with each ball and fill with the prepared dal mixture
- Seal by extending the dough over the filling
- Flatten and roll it as a roti, approx. 3" in diameter
- Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown
- Drain and serve hot
