Upwas special Puri Bhaji

Upwas special Puri Bhaji

Here is upwas special puri bhaji recipe for you. This is a very easy and simple recipe. The puris puff nicely and remain puffed up longer and that rassa goes just perfect with it. As the fasts begin, kitchens transform into havens of sattvic cooking, where meals are prepared with a focus on purity and energy. This is where the magic of Upwas Puri and Batata Rassa Bhaji comes alive, becoming a cherished part of Navaratri’s culinary traditions.

These crisp and fluffy upwas puris, made with rajgira flour pair beautifully with the mildly spiced and flavorful batata rassa bhaji. The curry, cooked with potatoes, green chilies, peanuts, and coconut, has just the right balance of spice and comfort. It is light enough for fasting, yet filling enough to keep you energized through your day of devotion.

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Some Interesting facts about Upwas special Puri Bhaji :-

This meal is more than just a culinary experience; it’s a part of our Navratri rituals. It’s the moment of peace after a day of fasting and prayer, a delicious way to break the fast and share a moment of gratitude with family. It’s a taste of nostalgia, a connection to our roots, and a celebration of the spirit of Navratri. For many, this simple yet divine meal brings back childhood memories of Navratri fasting. The aroma of ghee-roasted puris, the soft potatoes simmering in a nutty gravy, and the family gathered around the thali remind us that fasting is not just about abstaining—it is about celebrating purity, devotion, and togetherness

Upwas special Puri Bhaji

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Serves: 4 People Preparation Time: 10Minutes Cooking Time: 20 Minutes 20 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 Calories 20 grams Fat

Rating: 4.5/5

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Ingredients

Puri

• 2 medium size boiled, peeled and grated Potatoes
• 1 cup Rajgira flour
• Green chili thecha
• 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
• Grated Ginger
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Batatyachi Bhaji

• 1/2 cup grated fresh Coconut
• 1” Ginger
• 1/2 cup roasted Peanut powder
• 2 tbsp Curd
• Water as needed
• 2~3 tbsp Ghee
• 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 small Cinnamon stick
• 4 Cardamom
• 4~5 black Peppercorns
• 2 tbsp Red chili powder
• Water to adjust the consistency
• 3 boiled and peeled Potatoes
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Puri

Step 1: Mix potato, rajgira flour, green chili thecha, cumin seeds, ginger and salt well together and knead dough.

Step 2: Cover and rest the dough for about 10 minutes.

Step 3: Knead the dough well once. 

Step 4: Make small portions for it and make them smooth and even.

Step 5: Take one of them and dip it in dry flour. Roll out puri from it.

Step 6: Heat up oil on medium heat in a pan and drop puri in hot oil.

Step 7: Press it a little so that it puffs up well and fry well until lower side is nicely fried.

Step 8: When lower side is fried well, flip the puri over and fry well from other side too.

Step 9: When the puri is fried well from both sides, take it out, drain excess oil and transfer it on a wire rack. Upwas puri is ready.

Batatyachi Bhaji

Step 10: Blend coconut, ginger, roasted peanut powder and curd well together into paste and add water.

Step 11: Blend it well together into thin past and vatan is ready.

Step 12: Heat up ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Step 13: When cumin seeds splutter, add cinnamon, cardamom and black peppercorns and fry together for few seconds.

Step 14: Add red chili powder and mix well.

Step 15: Add the vatan and water and mix well.

Step 16: Add salt and simmer the mixture for about 7-8 minutes.

Step 17: Crush potatoes into medium size chunks and add them into the simmering rassa.

Step 18: Mix well and simmer the bhaji for about 5 minutes.

Step 19: Turn the gas off and batatyachi rassa bhaji is ready.

Notes

• Avoid use of water while kneading and add that much rajgira flour as needed to knead soft dough.
• You can make around 12 puris from the ingredients used.
• Adding whole spices is optional. You can skip it if you don’t want.

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This simple and easy to make combo not only looks nice and tempting but also tastes super delicious. Offer this puri bhaji as naivedya to Ma Durga and enjoy it as prasad.