Poori Bhaji

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour, water, salt, oil (for poori)
• 4 potatoes, boiled and mashed coarsely
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp mustard seeds, curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Oil, coriander, salt (for bhaji)

Method

1. Knead a firm dough for the poori with flour, salt, a little oil and water; rest 15 minutes, then roll into small discs.
2. Heat oil and deep fry each disc, pressing gently, until puffed and golden on both sides.
3. For the bhaji, temper mustard seeds and curry leaves, saute onion till translucent, then add tomato and cook till soft.
4. Add turmeric, coriander powder and the mashed potato with a little water to make a semi-thin curry; season and simmer 5 minutes.
5. Garnish with coriander and serve the hot pooris alongside the bhaji.