The Ultimate Dhal Puri Recipe - A Taste of Mauritius

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: green split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are often cheaper.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour offers a nutty flavor and is more nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat while bell peppers offer sweetness.

Soak yellow split peas in water for at least 2 hours.

Drain the split peas and blend with onion, garlic, cumin, and salt until smooth.

Knead whole wheat flour with water until a soft dough forms, then let it rest for 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into equal balls and flatten each ball.

Fill each flattened dough with the split pea mixture, then fold and seal.

Roll out each filled dough ball gently to maintain the filling inside.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry each roti until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with curry or chutney.

Cooking Techniques

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