Village cooking Wheat Puri & Bhaji recipes | Village Kitchen| Village tradition

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: millet flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Millet flour offers a gluten-free option while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients while cauliflower can reduce carbs.

oil

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Ghee adds richness while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness and color, while jalapeños are less expensive.

Combine whole wheat flour and salt in a bowl.

Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each into a disc.

Carefully slide the discs into the hot oil, frying until they puff up and turn golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Remove puris and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat for bhaji preparation.

Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, cooking until they splutter.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ginger, green chilies, and tomatoes, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add boiled and mashed potatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, and garam masala, mixing well.

Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Finish with fresh cilantro and lemon juice, stirring to combine.

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