Indian · Lunch
Deep Fried Stuffed Bread Puffs
Golden-fried wheat pastry pockets stuffed with spiced yellow lentils, onion, ginger, and green chili, finished with lime juice and cilantro. The crisp shell gives way to a soft, savoury filling with mild heat. Served hot with tamarind chutney or mint yogurt.
$2
25 minsPrep
15 minsCook
40 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
398Calories
11.4gProtein
15.9gFat
54.2gCarbs
2.3gSugar
7.2gFiber
606mgSodium
0mgChol
2.1gSat Fat
357mgPotassium
46mgCalcium
3.2mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
8mgVitamin C
vegetarian
high-fiber
low-calorie
spice-route
all-time-classics
vegetarian
Instructions
1
Prep
Mash the cooked moong dal lentils, then mix in the onion, ginger, chili, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and salt until combined into a thick filling.
2
Knead
Combine the flour, oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl, then gradually work in water, kneading by hand until a smooth, firm, non-sticky dough forms.
3
Rest
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
4
Stuff
Divide the dough into two equal balls, roll each into a 4-inch disc, place the lentil filling on one disc, top with the second disc, and pinch the edges to seal.
5
Fry
Heat oil for deep frying in a kadai over medium heat until a piece of dough sizzles and rises, then slide in the stuffed puff and fry 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly golden brown.
6
Drain
Lift the puff out with a slotted spoon and rest on a paper towel-lined plate for 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Plate
Set the puff on a plate, squeeze over the lime juice, scatter with cilantro, and serve hot with tamarind chutney or mint yogurt.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 210g7.4 oz moong dal lentils, cooked
- 1 1/2 cup180g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for deep frying
- 11 small onion
- 2 tsp2 tsp ginger-fresh
- 22 small green chili
- 1 tsp1 tsp cumin-ground
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp turmeric-ground
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp garam-masala
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp water, plus more for kneading
- 2 tsp2 tsp lime-juice
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp cilantro
