Aloo wali puri

Name: Aloo wali puri
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 cup semolina; 1 cup water, hot; 1 cup mashed potatoes; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp. Cumin seeds; 1 tsp. chilli flakes; 1 tsp. Coriander powder; 1 tsp. Cumin powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tbsp. oil

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

Canada

Aloo wali puri is a delicious twist on the classic puri, where the dough of semolina and flour is stuffed or kneaded with spiced mashed potatoes (aloo), making each bite flavourful and satisfying.
What Makes Aloo Wali Puri Special? Unlike regular puris, aloo wali puri is stuffed with a light potato mixture seasoned with spices like ajwain, cumin, chili, and coriander powder. The mashed potatoes add softness inside while the outer layer turns golden and crisp when fried. The puri puffs up beautifully, becoming crispy on the outside while staying soft and flavourful inside. This twist makes them even more filling and delicious.
Aloo wali puri is often enjoyed with aloo tarkari, cholay, chutney, pickle, or a cooling bowl of yogurt. It’s a popular choice for breakfast or brunch in many households.
Hearty, filling, and packed with flavour, aloo wali puri brings together the comfort of potatoes and the indulgence of fried bread in one irresistible dish.

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

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Ingredients

30minutes

5-6 servings

1 cupsemolina
1 cupwater, hot
1 cupmashed potatoes
2 cupsall-purpose flour
1 tspturmeric
1 tsp.Cumin seeds
1 tsp.chilli flakes
1 tsp.Coriander powder
1 tsp.Cumin powder
1/2 tsp.salt
2 tbsp.oil

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Steps

30minutes

1

In a bowl add the semolina and water. Mix and let rest 10 minutes
2

Add all the ingredients in semolina and knead medium soft dough. Rest for 5 minutes.
3

Make small balls, 50g each, and gently roll.
4

Heat enough oil in a wok and fry the puris till golden from both sides.
5

Drain on kitchen paper.
6

Serve with aloo tarkari or cholay.