Madhya Pradesh Bedai Puri Urad Stuffed Fried Bread Jabalpur

Method

1. 1

   Make filling: combine coarsely ground urad dal with fennel seeds, red chilli powder, coriander powder, asafoetida and salt. Mix well.

2. 2

   Make dough: combine atta and salt. Add water and knead into a medium-soft dough. Cover. Rest 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Divide dough into 8 balls. Flatten each into a round 8 cm wide.

4. 4

   Place 2 tbsp filling in the centre. Bring edges up and seal completely.

5. 5

   Gently flatten the filled ball.

6. 6

   Roll out carefully to a round 10 to 11 cm wide — roll gently on a lightly floured surface.

7. 7

   Heat oil for deep frying on medium. Slide bedai puri into the oil.

8. 8

   Press lightly with a slotted spoon to encourage puffing.

9. 9

   Fry on medium for 2 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

10. 10

    Drain. Serve hot with aloo sabzi and tamarind chutney.