Puri Bhaji: Try This Street-style Breakfast Recipe at Home

Puri Bhaji is a popular breakfast or brunch option in many Indian households. The combination of Puri and Bhaji is simply delicious. Making Puri Bhaji is easy and fun. You can enjoy it with your family and friends.

It is perfect for special occasions or a lazy Sunday morning. The ingredients are simple and easily available. The process is straightforward and does not take much time.

In this blog, we will guide you step-by-step on how to make Puri Bhaji. We will share tips and tricks to make it perfect every time. So, get ready to cook and enjoy this tasty dish. Let’s start the recipe and make some delicious Puri Bhaji together!

What is Poori Bhaji/Puri Bhaji?

Poori Bhaji, also known as Puri Bhaji, is a popular Indian dish. It is a breakfast or snack food that many people love. Poori is a type of Indian bread. It is small, round, and puffed up. It is made from wheat flour and deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. Meanwhile, Bhaji is a spicy potato curry. It is made with boiled potatoes, onions, and a mix of spices. The potatoes are mashed and then mixed with the spices and onions.

When you eat Poori Bhaji, you take a Poori and break it open. Then, you fill it with Bhaji. The crispy Poori and the spicy Bhaji make a delicious combination. It is a tasty and filling food that is easy to eat on the go. Poori Bhaji is a common street food in India. You can find it at many restaurants and food stalls. It is also easy to make at home. So, let’s give it a try!

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
Servings: 2-3

Nutrition Facts for Puri Bhaji

Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Plate Serving)
Nutrients	Daily Value (%)
Calories	341
Total fat	61 gm
Sodium	418 mg
Potassium	195 mg
Total carbohydrates	54 gm (3%)
Dietary fibre	3 gm (13%)
Sugar	19 gm
Protein	7 gm
Calcium	416 mg
Iron	1.26 mg
Magnesium	3 mg
Phosphorus	7 mg
Zinc	1.36 mg
Vitamin K	1µg
Vitamin B (Folate)	6µg

Ingredients for Puri Bhaji

For Making Puri

2 cup wheat flour
Salt to taste
2 tbsp fine rava
2 tsp oil
1 tsp sugar
¾ cup water or as required

For Potato Bhaji

2 tbsp desi ghee
1 tsp jeera
1 inch chopped ginger
1 tsp crushed fennel seeds
2 chopped green chillies
2 dry red chillies
1 tsp crushed coriander seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp red chilli powder
2 tsp soaked methi seeds
1 tbsp gram flour – besan
1 tsp hing – Asafoetida
2 tsp coriander powder
5 Boiled potatoes rough mashed
1 tbsp Jaggery/sugar – optional
Salt to taste
500 ml of water as required
1 tsp amchur
1 tsp kasuri methi
Coriander leaves, chopped
¼ tsp black salt

How to Make Puri Bhaji? (Puri Bhaji Recipe in English)

Follow the instructions below to make delicious street-style puri bhaji at home:

Step 1: Making Puri

Mix wheat flour, rava, salt, sugar, and oil in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
Gradually add lukewarm water and knead into a firm dough.
Cover the dough and let it rest for 20-25 minutes.
Form small balls from the dough and place them in a small bowl with 1 tsp oil to prevent drying.
Roll a ball out with a rolling pin to a slightly thick consistency.
Carefully drop the rolled dough into hot oil.
Press the dough until the puri puffs up, splashing oil on top to help it puff fully.
Flip the puri and fry until it turns golden brown.
Drain on a plate and serve hot with batata bhaji.

Step 2: Cooking Batata Bhaji

Boil 5 potatoes by pressure cooking them for 2-3 whistles or until done.
In a pan, heat some desi ghee or oil.
Add jeera, chopped ginger, chopped green chilies, crushed fennel seeds, crushed coriander seeds, and dry red chilies. Sauté for a minute, being careful not to burn the spices.
Add hing (asafoetida), turmeric powder, red chili powder, soaked methi, and besan (gram flour). Cook for half a minute or until the oil separates from the sides.
Roughly crush or mash the boiled potatoes with your hands and add salt. Mix well.
Add 500 ml water (or adjust as needed) to prevent the sabzi from thickening too much if not served immediately.
Cook for 8-10 minutes on medium flame.
Add jaggery, amchur powder, kasuri methi, and black salt. Mix well.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve the delicious batata bhaji with fluffy puris.

Poori Bhaji Recipe in Hindi (पूरी भाजी कैसे बनाएं)

घर पर स्वादिष्ट स्ट्रीट-स्टाइल पुरी भाजी बनाने के लिए नीचे दिए गए निर्देशों का पालन करें:

चरण 1: पुरी बनाएं

एक कटोरे में गेहूं का आटा, रवा, नमक, चीनी और तेल मिलाएं। अच्छी तरह मिलाओ।
धीरे-धीरे गुनगुना पानी डालें और सख्त आटा गूंथ लें।
आटे को ढककर 20-25 मिनिट के लिये रख दीजिये.
आटे की छोटी-छोटी लोइयां बनाएं और उन्हें सूखने से बचाने के लिए 1 चम्मच तेल के साथ एक छोटे कटोरे में रखें।
एक गेंद को बेलन की सहायता से थोड़ा गाढ़ा बेल लें।
बेले हुए आटे को सावधानी से गरम तेल में डालिये.
आटे को तब तक दबाएं जब तक कि पूरी फूल न जाए, ऊपर से तेल छिड़कें ताकि वह पूरी तरह फूल जाए।
पूरी को पलट-पलट कर गोल्डन ब्राउन होने तक तल लीजिए.
प्लेट में निकाल लें और गर्म-गर्म बटाटा भाजी के साथ परोसें।

चरण 2: बटाटा भाजी बनाएं

5 आलूओं को प्रेशर कुक करके 2-3 सीटी आने तक या पक जाने तक उबालें।
एक पैन में थोड़ा सा देसी घी या तेल गर्म करें.
जीरा, कटा हुआ अदरक, कटी हुई हरी मिर्च, कुटी हुई सौंफ, कुटा हुआ धनियां और सूखी लाल मिर्च डालें। एक मिनट तक भूनें, ध्यान रखें कि मसाले जलें नहीं।
हींग, हल्दी पाउडर, लाल मिर्च पाउडर, भीगी हुई मेथी और बेसन डालें। आधे मिनट तक या किनारों से तेल अलग होने तक पकाएं।
उबले हुए आलू को हाथ से मोटा-मोटा कूट लें या मैश कर लें और नमक मिला लें. अच्छी तरह से मलाएं।
यदि सब्जी तुरंत नहीं परोसी गई तो उसे बहुत अधिक गाढ़ा होने से बचाने के लिए 500 मिलीलीटर पानी डालें (या आवश्यकतानुसार समायोजित करें)।
मध्यम आंच पर 8-10 मिनट तक पकाएं.
गुड़, अमचूर पाउडर, कसूरी मेथी और काला नमक डालें। अच्छी तरह से मलाएं।
ताज़ा हरे धनिये से सजाएँ और स्वादिष्ट बटाटा भाजी को फूली हुई पूरियों के साथ परोसें।

Puri Bhaji Recipe in Marathi (पुरी भाजी कशी बनवायची?)

घरच्या घरी चविष्ट स्ट्रीट स्टाइल पुरी भाजी बनवण्यासाठी खालील सूचनांचे पालन करा:

पायरी 1: पुरी बनवा

एका भांड्यात गव्हाचे पीठ, रवा, मीठ, साखर आणि तेल एकत्र करा. चांगले मिसळा.
हळूहळू कोमट पाणी घालून घट्ट पीठ मळून घ्या.
पीठ झाकून 20-25 मिनिटे बाजूला ठेवा.
पिठाचे छोटे गोळे बनवा आणि एका लहान भांड्यात १ चमचे तेल टाकून ते कोरडे होऊ नयेत.
रोलिंग पिनच्या साहाय्याने एक चेंडू थोडा जाड करून घ्या.
गुंडाळलेले पीठ गरम तेलात काळजीपूर्वक टाका.
पीठ पूर्णपणे वर येईपर्यंत दाबा, वर तेल शिंपडा जेणेकरून ते पूर्णपणे वर येईल.
पुरी आलटून पालटून गोल्डन ब्राऊन होईपर्यंत तळून घ्या.
प्लेटमध्ये काढून गरमागरम बटाटा भजी बरोबर सर्व्ह करा.

पायरी 2: बटाटा भजी बनवा

५ बटाटे प्रेशर कुक करा आणि २-३ शिट्ट्या किंवा शिजेपर्यंत उकळा.
कढईत थोडं देशी तूप किंवा तेल गरम करा.
त्यात जिरे, आले, चिरलेली हिरवी मिरची, ठेचलेली बडीशेप, ठेचलेली कोथिंबीर आणि कोरडी लाल मिरची घालावी. मसाले जळणार नाहीत याची काळजी घेऊन एक मिनिट तळून घ्या.
त्यात हिंग, हळद, तिखट, भिजवलेली मेथी आणि बेसन घाला. अर्धा मिनिट किंवा बाजूंनी तेल वेगळे होईपर्यंत शिजवा.
उकडलेले बटाटे हाताने बारीक वाटून घ्या किंवा मॅश करा आणि मीठ घाला. चांगले मिसळा.
जर भाजी ताबडतोब दिली गेली नाही तर 500 मिली पाणी घाला (किंवा आवश्यकतेनुसार समायोजित करा) जेणेकरून ते जास्त घट्ट होऊ नये.
मध्यम आचेवर 8-10 मिनिटे शिजवा.
त्यात गूळ, कैरीपूड, कसुरी मेथी आणि काळे मीठ घाला. चांगले मिसळा.
ताज्या कोथिंबिरीने सजवा आणि चविष्ट बटाटा भजी फ्लफी पुरींसोबत सर्व्ह करा.

Tips and Variations for Puri Bhaji

Use whole wheat flour and knead it with water until smooth. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
Roll the dough into small, even-sized balls. Flatten them with a rolling pin to make round puris.
Use a slotted spoon to remove puris from the oil. Place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Add spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric to the dough for a flavorful twist.
Mix pureed spinach into the dough for a healthy, green puri.
Use a mix of vegetables like peas, carrots, and beans. You can even add paneer cubes for a rich and creamy bhaji.

FAQs

What is Puri Bhaji Made of?

Puri Bhaji is a traditional Indian dish made of deep-fried bread called puri and a spiced potato curry known as bhaji. The bhaji typically includes potatoes, onions, green chilies, and various spices.

In Which State Puri Bhaji is Famous?

Puri Bhaji is especially famous in Maharashtra, where it is a popular breakfast and street food. However, it is enjoyed across many states in India, including Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.

What are the Benefits of Poori Bhaji?

Poori Bhaji is a comforting and filling meal. The potatoes in the bhaji provide essential nutrients like vitamin C and potassium. However, it is high in carbohydrates and fats, so it should be consumed in moderation.

Can We Eat Puri Bhaji in Diet?

While Puri Bhaji is delicious, it is not the best choice for a weight-loss diet due to its high calorie and fat content. The puris are deep-fried, which adds to the calorie count.