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Dhal Puri | How to make Dhalpuri Roti

Dhalpuri roti is an Indian Inspired flatbread from Trinidad and Tobago. This flatbread is stuffed with seasoned ground split peas. Dhal Puri can be eaten as such or with a chutney. Though this is called a puri, it’s pan cooked paratha.
Course Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine Trinidad
Keyword Popular Breakfast Dish
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Evening Snack, Lunch Box
By Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Dish Type International Flatbread, Street Food
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8 numbers
Calories 213kcal
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 1 cup Chana Dal / Yellow Split peas, soaked overnight
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • A Pinch Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Cooking Oil

For the Dough:

  • 2 cups All purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • Cooking Oil for cooking
  • 1 1/4 cups Water or as required

Instructions

For Filling:

  • Wash and soak the dal overnight. Pressure cook with enough water until soft.
  • When the pressure falls, mash it well. Keep it aside.
  • Heat a nonstick pan with oil, dry roast the mashed dal with all the ingredients and spice powders till it comes together.

For the Dough:

  • In a wide bowl, take flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix thoroughly. Drizzle in oil and incorporate into mixture.
  • Add water slowly to knead to a soft dough. Keep it covered for 30 mins.

Making the Dhal Puri

  • Pinch out the dough into equal balls.
  • Divide the dal into equal balls.
  • When ready to make, flatten the dough with flour and place the filling in the centre, cover on all sides, proceed to roll out evenly.
  • Heat a tawa with oil, cook the dhal puri on both sides till done.
  • Serve with any side dish of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg
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