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    Pakatali Puri

    Published: Jul 27, 2017 · Modified: Sep 18, 2021 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 18 Comments

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    Pakatali Puri is a luscious Indian dessert made with rolled dough discs that are fried and dipped in aromatic sugar syrup infused with lemon and saffron. Traditionally made in Western India, this dish will remind you of the country fair fried dough.

    sweet fried puri

    If there is one Indian dessert recipe you want to learn, "Pakatali Puri" or "Pakatlya Purya" is the one I would recommend. Easy to make, these heavenly puris use a few basic ingredients and are nut-free.

    This week we are celebrating a traditional Hindu festival called Naagpanchami. The festival is to worship snakes and there are many legends in Hindu mythology narrated to the importance of this day. For me, this festival brings back the memories of my mom making the scrumptious Pakatali Puri.

    Pakatali Puri in a silver platter

     I have been lucky to be in India for many years during the month of August to enjoy these puris made by my Mom. For the years when we will not be in India, I realized that I am going to miss many festivals and foods.

    With Nagpanchami right around the corner, I called up Mom and got the detailed recipe for making 'Paakatali puri'. As Mom was explaining the recipe details, I knew right away that they were going to be pretty simple to make.

    Instructions

    Step by step, No-fail, Easy Paakatali Puri recipe:

    Step1: Mix sooji, all-purpose flour, yogurt, and hot ghee.

    ingredients for Pakatali Puri

    Step 2: Using 1 to 2 tablespoons of water knead the flour to make firm dough.

    dough in a white bowl

    Step 3: Let the dough sit for 45 minutes. Then beat it with a pestle for 5 mins, this step helps make the dough soft and easy to roll.

    beaten dough with pestle

    Step 4: Make 12-15 balls out of the dough and roll them into 2-inch circles. Cut small holes into the rolled puri's using a knife. Making holes prevents the puri from fluffing up and helps to get the crispy and flaky texture for the dish.

    rolled puri and dough balls

    Step 5: Make the sugar syrup by boiling the sugar with water, lemon juice, and saffron together for 5 minutes on medium heat. The syrup should look translucent when ready.

    sugar syrup with lemon and saffron

    Step 6: Heat ghee in a small frying pan at medium-low heat. Fry 3 to 4 puri's at a time until they are lightly golden on both sides. Take them out of the oil and dip them in the sugar syrup. Keep the fried puri in the syrup until the next batch of puris is being fried. Then take the puris out of the syrup using a pair of tongs. Repeat this process of frying and soaking in the syrup for the rest of the puris These Puri's can be stored at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.

    Paakatali Puri in a plate

    Serving

    Serve these puris at room temperature as dessert. You can also enjoy them as a snack with a hot cup of chai.

    Storing

    Store the puri's at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

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    Pakatali puri

    Fried flatbreads glazed in lemon-saffron flavored syrup
    Prep Time50 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 528kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup sooji rava
    • ½ cup all purpose flour maida
    • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon hot ghee for dough
    • ¾ cup ghee for frying **
    • 1 cup sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 pinch saffron

    Instructions

    • Mix sooji, all-purpose flour, yogurt, and hot ghee. Using 1 to 2 tablespoons of warm water knead the flour to make firm dough. Let the dough sit for 45 minutes. Then beat it with a pestle for 5 mins to make the dough get softer and easier to roll.
    • Make 15 balls out of the dough and roll them into 2-inch circles. Cut small holes into the rolled puri's using a knife, this prevents the puri from fluffing up and gives the puri's crispy and flaky texture.
    • Add sugar and water in a medium sauce pan. Cook on medium heat until the syrup comes to a gentle boil. Add lemon juice, and saffron and simmer for 5 minutes on low heat. The syrup should look translucent when ready.
    • Heat ghee in a small frying pan at medium-low heat. Fry 3 to 4 puri's at a time until they are lightly golden on both sides. Take them out of the oil and dip them in the sugar syrup. Keep the fried puri in the syrup until the next batch of puris are being fried. Then take the puris out of the syrup using a pair of tongs. Repeat this process of frying and soaking in the syrup for the rest of the puris. These Puri's can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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    Notes

    • This recipe makes about 15 puris
    • Traditionally puris are fried in ghee but you can also fry in neutral oil

    Nutrition

    Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 56mg | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. Divya Deepak Rao says

      August 11, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      Oh my God Archana that looks mouthwatering! I'm definitely going to try it:) Deep fried & lemon glaze is just too perfect:)

      Didn't know it's made for Nagapanchami... We usually make something called Tambittu

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 11, 2016 at 6:57 pm

        Thank you Divya! I would love to learn how to make Tambittu, never tried it before.

        Reply
    2. lorigreer says

      August 11, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      Thank you for sharing this special recipe!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 11, 2016 at 6:57 pm

        You are most welcome Lori!

        Reply
    3. Cook with Smile.. says

      August 11, 2016 at 6:54 pm

      This sounds easy and yummy?.

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      • Archana says

        August 11, 2016 at 6:58 pm

        Thank you..It is super easy to make!

        Reply
    4. dishdessert says

      August 11, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      looks delicious !

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 11, 2016 at 6:58 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Ruchisvegkitchen says

      August 11, 2016 at 10:31 pm

      Looks amazing

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 11, 2016 at 10:33 pm

        thank you Ruchi

        Reply
    6. Hans Susser says

      August 11, 2016 at 11:30 pm

      Stunningly simple and wonderful 🙂

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 12, 2016 at 7:26 am

        Thank you Hans!

        Reply
    7. healthyindiankitchen says

      August 12, 2016 at 12:45 am

      My mom-in-law makes something very similar to these. These puris look delicious Archana! I will be trying these very soon 🙂

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 12, 2016 at 7:26 am

        Thank you Mona! Let me know how you like them. Very easy to make.

        Reply
    8. Utkarshini Khanna says

      August 12, 2016 at 1:36 am

      Yummy yummy and so festive!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 12, 2016 at 7:25 am

        Thank you Utkarshini!

        Reply
    9. Priya@MasalaVegan says

      August 12, 2016 at 3:49 am

      These look scrumptious and I haven't seen these for ages! Thanks for the memory trip ?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 12, 2016 at 7:25 am

        Thank you Priya!

        Reply

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