Aloo Puri is a simple dish. It is hassle-free, prepared in a cooker, the combination of aloo that can be prepared in various manners and puri, puri is an Indian bread that is profoundly fried and can also be air fried for health-conscious people or persons have health concerns. Puri is made from wheat flour. It can be plain, or it can be flavored. Usually, a pinch of salt is added to enhance the flavor.
If you are an Indian, it is impossible not to have eaten aloo puri in your life, and aloo puri is one of the simplest dishes that can be made at home. It requires very few ingredients and does not take much time to cook. It tastes yum and is fulfilling on the stomach. It can be eaten at any time of the day. It can be eaten as breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The best aloo puri is when puri is consumed with aloo tamatar (tomatoes), it is super easy to prepare. It has gravy that makes combining puri with it divine. Essential ingredients that are easily and readily available are used in making aloo tamatar gravy. Puri is made by kneading wheat flour dough, rolling small portions out of it, and deep-frying it in a pan.
Recipe for Aloo Puri
Follow the below-mentioned ingredients and steps to make aloo puri at home:
Ingredients for aloo (we will be preparing aloo tamatar or tomato):
- Two to three large aloo (potato), peeled and chopped into squares
- One large tomato or two medium-sized tomatoes
- One finely chopped onion
- Two tablespoons of oil
- One green chili
- One bay leaf
- Red chili powder
- Turmeric powder
- Coriander powder
- Ginger and garlic paste
- Jeera or cumin seeds
- Asafetida
- Garam Masala (powder made from a combination of whole spices)
- Water
The ingredients mentioned above are enough to make basic aloo tamatar gravy, some people also add cardamom and a few more spices, but that is optional.
Aloo Puri recipe Method
The aloo tamatar gravy does not need much preparation. It can be made effortlessly in a pressure cooker.
- Put a pressure cooker on the stove and heat about two tablespoons of oil.
- Once the oil is heated, add one bay leaf (tej patta), a pinch of heeng or asafetida, cumin seeds, and one green chili slit from between. You can also chop the green chili, saute there for a minute, add chopped onions to it, and saute till the onions turn translucent. Add ginger and garlic paste to the onions mix correctly.
- Once the onions turn translucent, add finely chopped tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes turn mushy. Then add one-fourth teaspoon of turmeric powder, half a teaspoon of coriander powder, red chili powder, mix everything well then add chopped potatoes that is also to the cooker and mix everything, so that the aloo absorbs the spices then add half a teaspoon of garam masala mix it in the mixture, add about two cups of water and cover the cooker, pressure cook till two whistles over medium flame.
- After this, take off the cooker from the stove and check if the gravy has reached your desired consistency. If not, add more water. If you think that the water is extra, then let it cook further till the water is evaporated.
- Your aloo is ready to be consumed. You can garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.
Ingredients for Aloo Puri Recipe:
- Wheat flour
- A pinch of salt
- Water for kneading the dough
- Few mustard seeds
Method
In a wide vessel, knead the dough using wheat flour and water, and add mustard seeds and a pinch of salt to the wheat before adding water. Once the dough is ready, divide it into circular portions or balls. Keep these small. Puri is smaller in size than that chapatti or roti. Roll the wheat balls into round-shaped breads and deep fry them in a pan. Likewise, prepare the rest of the puris.
On a Final Note
Your aloo puri is ready to be served. This is one of the most easily prepared dishes that are fulfilling and tasty. It is a great option to have as breakfast. If you have guests at your home, this is a great option to cook as it takes little time and can be prepared in bulk without any stress.
Aloo puri is the ultimate companion of a novice. With essential ingredients, it makes a complete and wholesome dish.
Apart from aloo tamatar, you can also make jeera aloo (cumin flavored), pudina aloo (mint flavored aloo), or simple aloo ki bhujiya (these are like the Indian version of french fries). All these potato variants taste great with puri. Aloo puri is readily available at street shops too.
So worry not and follow the above recipe and cook aloo puri today and surprise your friends and family with your skills, all the best.
