Agra Ke Bedmi Puri (आगरा के बेडमी पूरी)

आगरा के बेडमी पूरी (Agra Ke Bedmi Puri) is a popular dish from the Uttar Pradesh Cuisine. It is a delicious deep-fried bread made with spiced lentil filling, usually served with aloo sabzi and sweet and tangy tamarind chutney.

Agra Ke Bedmi Puri (आगरा के बेडमी पूरी)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup urad dal (black gram lentils)
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour, salt, and water to make a stiff dough. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. Soak urad dal in water for 2 hours. Drain the water and grind it to a coarse paste.
  3. Add fennel seeds, ginger, asafoetida, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the dal paste. Mix well to make the filling.
  4. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center and seal the edges to make a stuffed ball.
  5. Roll out the stuffed balls into puris and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve hot with aloo sabzi and tamarind chutney.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Mixing Bowl Frying Pan Rolling Pin

Tools

Grinder

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Aloo sabzi, tamarind chutney, and a glass of lassi

Tips & tricks

Tips: Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the puris to make them crispy.

Cost

$5