Dhal Puri Passion

Dhal Puri is a popular dish in Guyanese cuisine, consisting of a thin, soft flatbread filled with seasoned split peas. This recipe for Dhal Puri Passion will guide you through the process of making this delicious and flavorful dish.

Dhal Puri Passion

Ingredients

  • 2 cups split peas
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 hot pepper, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Water for kneading

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the split peas with the onion, garlic, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, hot pepper, and salt. Add water as needed to form a thick paste.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt. Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough.
  3. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each one out into a circle. Place a spoonful of the split peas mixture in the center, then fold the edges to seal the filling inside.
  4. Roll out the filled dough into a thin, flatbread and cook on a hot griddle until golden brown on both sides.

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
9g

Supplies

Bowl Griddle

Tools

Rolling pin Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Dhal Puri with a side of chutney or curry for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier version, add more hot pepper to the split peas mixture.

Cost

$10