Puree
A Puri (often spelled 'Puree' in older British Indian restaurant menus) is a magnificent, deep-fried 'balloon' of unleavened bread. It is perhaps the most theatrical of all Indian breads; when the dough hits the hot oil, it puffs up instantly into a golden, steam-filled sphere. It is a staple of festive breakfasts and a favourite 'scoop' for both sweet and savoury dishes.
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking: 15 minutes
Notes:
Fry the puri in hot oil so it puffs up immediately into a light, hollow flatbread.
Base gravy helps create the thick, custard-like consistency of the bhuna sauce.
Tamarind pulp and chaat masala give the topping its signature tangy, mouth-watering flavour profile.
Make Puri Dough
In a bowl, combine the chapati flour, a pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, and water. Knead into a smooth, medium-firm dough, roll into a thin circle, and deep-fry in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes until golden and puffed.
Cook Prawn Filling
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and salt, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Stir in the ginger and garlic paste for 1 minute, then add the curry mix powder, tomato puree, and king prawns.
Simmer Bhuna Sauce
Pour in the base gravy and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add half of the diced tomato, diced onion, and julienned cucumber, simmering until the sauce thickens to a rich consistency.
Assemble and Serve
Place the fried puri on a plate and spoon the thick prawn mixture over the top. Sprinkle with chaat masala, drizzle with yoghurt and tamarind pulp, then top with the remaining fresh tomato, onion, cucumber, coriander, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Ingredients
| Chapati Flour | 180g |
| Salt | 1 pinch |
| Vegetable Oil | 1 tsp |
| Water | 100ml |
| Vegetable Oil | 2 tbsp |
| Onion | 1 |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Ginger and Garlic Paste | 1 tsp |
| Curry Mix Powder | 1½ tsp |
| Tomato Puree | 1 tbsp |
| King Prawns | 150g |
| Base Gravy | 150ml |
| Tomato | 1 |
| Cucumber | 50g |
| Chaat Masala | 1 tsp |
| Plain Yoghurt | 1 tbsp |
| Tamarind Pulp | 1 tbsp |
| Fresh Coriander | 1 tbsp |
| Lemon Juice | 1 tbsp |
