Chunni Ki Puri Recipe - Moong Dal & Besan Fried Puri Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Chunni ki Puri / Dal & Besan Puri Recipe, wash and soak the moong dal for 20 minutes

Step 2: In a pressure cooker, add the dal along with 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles and turn off the heat

Step 3: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 4: Once the pressure has released, mash dal with a whisk or churner, and allow it to cool

Step 5: There will be very little water remaining which you can use to make the poori dough

Step 6: In a large mixing bowl, add whole wheat flour, besan, salt, hing and the mashed dal

Step 7: Add a little water if required and knead into a firm dough

Step 8: Add a teaspoon of oil on the top and knead for a few more minutes until smooth

Step 9: Cover with a muslin cloth and set aside

Step 10: In a heavy bottomed pan, add required amount of oil for frying the Dal & Besan Puri

Step 11: Divide the Dal & Besan Puri dough into equal portions, and dust the surface with whole wheat flour and flatten the dough balls with the rolling pin

Step 12: Roll them out into a 2-1/2 to 3 inch diameter circle

Step 13: Once the oil is heated, gently slice in the Dal & Besan Puri

Step 14: Using a slotted spoon, keep pouring oil over the puri and gently press the puri, so that the chunni ki puri puffs up

Step 15: At this point, turn the puri to the other side and fry till it turns golden brown

Step 16: Drain the Dal & Besan Puri on a kitchen towel to absorb the extra oil and serve hot

Step 17: Serve Chunni ki Puri/Dal & Besan Puri along with Jodhpuri Aloo Recipe or Rawal Pindi Style Chole Recipe and Boondi Raita for a weekday meal