Here’s a classic recipe for Halwa Puri, a popular South Asian breakfast dish consisting of fluffy fried bread (puri) served with semolina halwa and spiced chickpeas.
- Halwa Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup semolina (suji)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter
- 4-5 green cardamom pods
- A pinch of saffron or yellow food coloring (optional)
- Chopped nuts for garnish (almonds, pistachios)
Instructions:
- In a pan, heat the ghee and add the cardamom pods until fragrant.
- Add semolina and roast on low heat until it turns golden brown.
- In a separate pot, boil water with sugar and saffron or food coloring until the sugar dissolves.
- Slowly pour this sugar syrup into the roasted semolina while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook until the halwa thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Garnish with nuts and set aside.
- Puri Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- Water as needed
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix both flours with salt and oil.
- Gradually add water and knead into a smooth, firm dough. Let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each one into a small, round disc.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry each puri until it puffs up and turns golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on a paper towel.
- Spiced Chickpeas (Chana Masala)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups boiled chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1-2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Halwa Puri recipe
Description
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them sizzle.
- Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste.
- Stir in tomatoes, green chilies, and all the spices. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
- Add the boiled chickpeas and a little water, then simmer for about 10-15 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Garnish with fresh coriander.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Saturated Fat 20g100%
- Sodium 150mg7%
- Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.