Bengali Dahi Puchka Recipe
Crispy hollow puris filled with a mix of finely chopped onion, tomato, potatoes topped with beet yogurt, tamarind and mint chutney
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Ingredients
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Puris
Filling
Beet Yogurt
Chutneys
Method
Preparing the Puris
- 1
Make the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, all-purpose flour, and salt. Gradually add water to form a stiff dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- 2
Fry the Puris
Heat oil in a deep pan. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into thin circles. Fry in hot oil until puffed and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
Preparing the Filling
- 3
Mix the Filling
In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, coriander leaves, chaat masala, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Preparing Beet Yogurt
- 4
Assembling the Dahi Puchka
- 5
Fill the Puris
Take a puri and make a small hole on top. Fill it with the potato mixture, then drizzle beet yogurt, tamarind chutney, and mint chutney on top. Serve immediately.
