easy challa punugulu recipe | bullet bonda recipe | dahi bonda | bullet bajji

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Total time: 210 minutes
  • Yield: 3 Servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Cuisine: andhra

Ingredients

  • 2 cup maida
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ cup curd
  • water (as required)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3 chilli (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)
  • oil (for frying)

Method

  1. firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup maida, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp baking soda. mix well making sure everything is well combined.
  2. now add ¾ cup curd. you can alternatively use buttermilk.
  3. mix well with your hand in one direction. add water if required.
  4. beat the batter making sure to incorporate air well.
  5. now add 1 tsp cumin, 3 chilli and 2 tbsp coriander.
  6. mix well making sure everything is well combined.
  7. cover and rest for 3 hours for best results.
  8. after 3 hours, mix the batter again.
  9. now dip your hand in cold water and pinch a small ball sized batter.
  10. drop it in hot oil keeping the flame on medium.
  11. stir and fry uniformly on medium flame.
  12. drain off the bajji once it turns golden brown and crisp.
  13. finally, challa punugulu is ready to enjoy with coconut chutney.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.