Palak Puri | Spinach Poori | Deep Fried Spinach Flatbread
Palak Puri or Spinach Poori is a deep fried spinach flatbread. This delicious Indian flatbread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, dinner, Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 15 Puri
Calories: 69kcal
microwave
Heavy bottom pan
Stove
- 2 cup Whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoon Fine semolina / Rava optional
- 1 cup Spinach frozen or 2 cups (fresh, packed)
- ½ inch Ginger
- 2 Green chilies
- 1 teaspoon Ajwain / Omam / Carom seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon Oil plus more to deep fry
I used frozen chopped spinach leaves to make the palak puri. I thawed it in the microwave for about 4 minutes and used it. If using fresh spinach, use twice as much as frozen and saute it in about ½ teaspoon of oil until the spinach wilts and softens.
Let the spinach cool down a bit and then grind it along with ginger and green chilies into a smooth puree, adding as little water as possible.
Measure whole wheat flour and add the fine semolina to it (if using). My mother taught me that adding semolina keeps the puri puffed up for a while.
Add the salt, sugar, carom seeds and the ground spinach puree to the wheat flour.
Mix well and sprinkle water to make a stiff dough. Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the dough and further knead for few seconds.
Let the dough rest for just about 5 minutes or until the oil heats up for deep frying. Do not knead the dough in advance as it will absorb more oil while frying.
Heat oil to deep fry the puri.
Divide the dough into small lime size pieces and roll it out into a 3 to 4 inch circle dusting with little flour.
Carefully slide the rolled dough into hot oil and deep fry on both sides until it slightly starts to change color. Make sure to remove them when it just stars to change color.
Drain the fried puris on to a paper towel lined tray and serve warm with any side dish of your choice.
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg