moong dal puri recipe | moong dal ki puri | moong dal poori

Ingredients

• ½ cup moong dal
• ¼ cup water
• 2 cup wheat flour
• 2 tbsp rava / semolina / suji, fine
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp kasuri methi, crushed
• water, for kneading
• ½ tsp salt

Steps

1. firstly, soak ½ cup moong dal for 2 hours.
2. drain off the water and blend to a smooth paste adding ¼ cup water.
3. transfer the moong dal paste to a large bowl.
4. further, add 2 cup wheat flour and 2 tbsp rava.
5. also add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp kasuri methi and ½ tsp salt.
6. mix well combing all the spices well.
7. further, add water as required and knead to a tight dough.
8. add 1 tsp oil and knead again forming a smooth dough.
9. now take a ball and roll using a rolling pin.
10. roll to slightly thick thickness.
11. drop the rolled dough into the hot oil.
12. press until the puri puffs up and splash oil to puff up fully.
13. flip over and fry until it turns golden brown.
14. finally, drain off the moong dal puri and is ready to enjoy with paneer sabzi.