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Dholl Puri

Cultural Context

Originating from Mauritius, Dholl Puri is a beloved street food that reflects the island's diverse culinary influences, particularly from Indian and Creole cuisines. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or light meal, it is often served with spicy chutneys and pickles. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Mauritius, with variations appearing in various parts of the world.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 cup split yellow peas
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 green chilies
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
2 tablespoons oil
5 curry leaves
for serving chutney
for serving pickles
1 cup assorted vegetables

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Boil the lentils until soft.

2

Grind the boiled lentils with a little turmeric and salt to create a lentil paste.

3

Form the lentil paste into balls.

4

Stuff the lentil balls into pieces of wheat bread to create the Puri.

5

Roll the stuffed Puri into thin discs, ensuring they are very thin for proper cooking.

6

Fry the rolled Puri in oil until lightly cooked, not crispy, to maintain a chewy texture.

7

Prepare various curries to serve with the Puri, including butter bean curry and a tomato-based sauce called ruga sauce.

Equipment Needed

skilletblendermixing bowl

Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

glutenmilk

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