Poori in India has a special space among all food lovers. Be it the plain one or stuffed variation, Indians savour it with curries or desserts.
Let’s explore 7 types of delicious Poori recipes that are a must-try.
Luchi: A comfort Bengali dish that pairs well with aloo curries or tea. Made with all-purpose flour, it’s mainly eaten in Odisha, Bengal, and parts of Assam.
Chunni Ki Poori: Made with cooked yellow moong dal and gram flour, this healthier version of Poori goes well with aloo recipes or raita for a weekday meal.
Bitter Gourd Peel Poori: An innovative dish made with bitter gourd peel, this crispy and nutritious version of Poori goes well with pickle, boondi raita, or chole masala.
Bedmi Poori: A favourite variety of poori from Uttar Pradesh, it’s made with split black lentils or urad dal and served with dubki wale aloo or aloo tomato curry.
Achari Masala Poori: This delicious poori is made by combining pickles into wheat flour while making the dough that provides a tasty twist to the dish.
Khamiri Green Peas Poori: Made using yeast for the dough, this poori has a soft and slightly spongy texture with a mild spicy filling of green peas.
Beetroot Poori: Gaining its tempting crimson colour, Beetroot Poori is made with beetroot puree, flour, herbs, and spices that are perfect for breakfast or brunch.
You can also try other varieties like masala poori, chana dal poori, matar poori, etc., to add a delicious twist to your usual poori recipes.