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BEDMI POORIS AND ALOO KI SUBJI

Traditional Uttar Pradesh style Bedmi Poori ( udad dal puris )Aloo ki sabji ( potato curry)
No onion no garlic
Basundi ( sweet milk dessert)

BEDMI POORI AND ALOO KI SUBJI 

TO MAKE ALOO KI SUBJI 

INGREDIENTS

  • 2-3 potatoes, boiled and broken into uneven pieces ( don’t over boil the potatoes)

  • 2medium tomatoes grated

  • 1-2 tsp ginger grated

  • 1-2 bay leaves

  • ½ tsp coriander seeds

  • 1tsp cumin seeds

  • ½ tsp fennel seeds

  • ¼ tsp Methi seeds

  • 4-5 dry red chilies

  • Pinch of Hing( asafoetida)

  • 1tsp coriander powder

  • ¼ -½ tsp turmeric powder

  • 1tsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Kashmiri chili powder

  • 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves( Kasuri Methi)

  • ½ tsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill garam masala

  • Salt to taste 

  • Oil

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE ALOO KI SUBJI

  • Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a kadhai ( pan)

  • Add all the whole spices( coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, Methi seeds, and red chilies)

  • Add grated ginger and Hing 

  • Fry for 1-2 mins

  • Now add the tomatoes

  • Add all the powdered spices( except kasuri Methi )  and mix well

  • Fry for few mins until masala cooks and oil separates from sides

  • Add the boiled potatoes

  • Fry for 2-3 mins

  • Add hot water and cover and cook for 3-5 mins

  • Open the lid and add kasuri Methi 

  • Boil further until gravy thickens to your desired choice 

  • Oil should be visible on the surface 

  • Add coriander to garnish

  • Switch off gas

  • Your quick and easy Aloo ki Subji is ready

  • Serve with Bedmi Pooris 

TO MAKE BEDMI POORIS 

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1cup Urad dal soaked for 2-3 hours. Grind into a fine paste 

  • 1cup wheat flour

  • 1cup maida flour

  • 2 tbsp Rava ( sooji, semolina)

  • 1tsp chili powder

  • ½ tsp aamchur powder ( mango powder)

  • ½ tsp garam masala powder

  • Salt to taste 

  • ¼ tsp Hing ( asafoetida)

  • 1-2 tbsp kasuri Methi leaves

  • 1tsp coriander seeds

  • ½ tsp fennel seeds

  • ½ tsp cumin seeds

  • 1-2 tsp of ginger, garlic green chili paste 

  • 2-3 tbsp oil

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE BEDMI POORIS

  • Coarsely grind the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds

  • Add all the ingredients above in a large bowl

  • Add oil 

  • Knead the dough adding lukewarm water as required. Make a firm dough 

  • Rest the dough covered for 20-25 mins

  • Then knead the dough again to make it smooth

  • Take small portions of dough and roll them into smooth round shapes

  • Roll into thick pooris ( you can use few drops of oil while rolling out the pooris)

  • Heat oil in a deep pan on med heat to deep fry the pooris

  • Drop the rolled out pooris into the oil

  • Keep heat at medium

  • Push down on the pooris with the back of your frying spoon to help puff it up

  • Flip the Bedmi pooris on another side 

  • Fry until crisp and golden

  • Remove and place on an absorbent paper towel 

  • Your delicious and easy Bedmi pooris are ready

  • Enjoy hot  with Aloo ki subji