Thursday, February 26, 2009

palak puri

poori is a common breakfast in banaras and as i have mentioned earlier many versions of poori n kachoris are available in the morning time..... all the localities have their own kachori walas.......
it is a fried breakfast but not as unhealthy as it sounds cuz the subzi served with it is a light mix of 3-4 veggies which is mildly spiced ........if a controlled portion is consumed , even the fried poories are ok once in a while.........
people like me who want it healthier make it at home and make variations to suite the needs......

this palak poori is rich in fiber with all the goodness of palak and is served with a very low oil subzi.......when i made it this time we had it with my garlic amla chutny and plain curds.....the subzi mentioned here is also a fav combination in my home.........



ingredients for poori

whole wheat flour 1 cup or more
spinach leaves or palak 300 gm ( with all the stems)
salt to taste
ajwain seeds 1 tsp

procedure

chop spinach leaves and steam them ( i microwaved for 2 minutes)....let it cool and make a paste in a blender without adding water.......now mix all the ingredients and make a dough without adding water, more flour may be needed to make a medium soft pliable dough.........

divide the dough in small balls and roll them on a chakla belan (with a rolling pin) and fry them in hot oil....turning the poori once in hot oil to cook both sides........repear till all the pooris are done.......serve with raitas, chutnys, plain curds or pumpkin subzi as mentioned here....

recipe of the subzi is here......

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