Chestnut Flour Puri

Chestnut Flour Puri – a gluten free puri recipe made from water chestnut flour and boiled mashed potato. This is mainly consumed on fasting days.

                                                                           Chestnut Flour Puri

Ingredients (4 servings)

• Singhare ka Atta/Water Chestnut Flour -3 cups
• Boiled Potatoes – 3-4 (mashed)
• Green Chilies – 2 (minced)
• Sendha Salt – as required
• Oil – 2 tsp
• Water – to bind the dough

Method

1. In a deep bowl add 2¾ cup chestnut flour, potatoes, green chillies, salt and oil. Mix well.
2. Add very little water at a time and knead the dough.
3. The dough should be smooth and medium soft, should not be sticky. (otherwise you will not be able to roll the puris).
4. Take sized balls from the dough, sprinkle some water chestnut flour on the rolling board.
5. Roll the balls into medium sized puris.
6. Heat oil in a kadai, when the oil is hot, place the puri gently in the oil.
7. When one sides puffs up (puri can be puffed up by gently pushing it with the slotted spoon) gently turn over and fry the other side.
8. When the puris are golden, remove from the slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
9. Serve the chestnut flour puri hot with vrat ke dahi aloo.

NOTE:-

1. Don’t make thin puris as they will break while frying.
2. Don’t make thick puris as they will be left uncooked from inside.

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