The peak of pea season is here, and what better way to enjoy it than with ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ข ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข!
These thin, chapati-like puris, filled with a fragrant green pea stuffing, are light, fluffy, and cooked with just a touch of ghee for that perfect texture.
Not only are they delicious, but theyโre also travel-friendly! Make them ahead, store them, and theyโll stay fresh for days. Pair with curd and tamatar ki launji for a warm, flavourful treat all winter long.
Donโt let the peak of pea season pass by savour these delicious puris while you can!
| Course | Main |
| Servings | Serves 4 persons (makes 10 thin round rotis) |
| Preparation Time | 10 minutes |
| Cookย Time | 20 โ 25 minutes |
Ingredients for the Matar Ki Puri
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| 1 cup | Fresh peas |
| 1 tbsp | Ghee |
| 1 tsp | Cumin seeds |
| A pinch | Of hing (asafoetida) |
| 1 tbsp | Ginger chili paste |
| 1 tsp | Coriander seed powder |
| Salt to taste | |
| ยฝ cup | Plain Flour (whole wheat) |
| ยฝ cup | Refined flour (maida) |
| ยฝ tsp | Turmeric powder |
| 1 tbsp | Oil |
| Salt to taste | |
| Ghee to cook | |
Instructions for the Matar Ki Puri |
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| 1 |
For the matar stuffing: – Crush the peas in a food processor or mixer into a paste. Keep aside |
| 2 |
Heat the ghee. Splutter the cumin seeds, hing. Sautรฉ the ginger-chili paste and coriander powder. Add in the pea paste and cook on slow flame until the moisture dries out. Season with salt. |
| 3 |
Now, for the dough, add both the flours, oil, salt and water to knead. Make a soft dough, cover and keep aside for 20 โ 30 minutes. |
| 4 |
Make small balls of the pea stuffing similar to the dough balls. |
| 5 |
Roll out the dough into a small ball and stuff the pea stuffing. Now roll it into a very thin round chapatti. |
| 6 |
Cook the matar chapatti on a tawa on medium heat. Apply ghee on all sides. Let it fluff up and cook until bubbles start to form on the surface. Flip and cook on both sides. |
| 7 |
Repeat the same with the remaining dough balls and matar filling. |
| 8 |
Serve hot. Best enjoyed with curd and tamatar ki launji. |
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