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Mithi puri
Jaggery sesame puris
મીઠી પુરી: crisp jaggery-sesame puris fried a day ahead for Shitala Satam
Mithi puri are the sweet half of the Randhan Chhath frying session in Gujarat: small, crisp puris of wheat flour kneaded with jaggery water, sesame and ghee, made the day before Shitala Satam so the family has cold food to eat while the stove rests. They keep for days, so they also go into travel tins and school lunchboxes. Common mistake: a soft dough, which makes the puris puff and turn soft; it should be stiff, and the puris are fried on a medium heat until golden brown and crisp right through, without puffing much. Chef's tip: prick each rolled puri with a fork so it stays flat and crunchy.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
For the dough
- 3 ½ oz jaggerygrated
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp gheemelted
- ¼ tsp ground green cardamom
To fry
- 2 ½ cups oil for deep-frying
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Dissolve 3 ½ oz jaggery in ¼ cup warm water and strain.
5 minStep 2: Rub 3 tbsp ghee into 9 oz whole-wheat flour (atta) with 1 tbsp white sesame seeds and ¼ tsp ground green cardamom. Add the jaggery water a little at a time and knead to a stiff, smooth dough. Rest covered for 15 minutes.
15 minStep 3: Divide into 24 balls and roll each into a 7 cm round, about 2 mm thick. Prick all over with a fork.
15 minStep 4: Heat 2 ½ cups oil for deep-frying to about 325°F. Fry 5–6 at a time for 3–4 minutes, turning, until deep golden and crisp; jaggery colours quickly, so keep the heat moderate.
20 minStep 5: Drain and cool completely before storing airtight for up to 1 week.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 330 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 44 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does mithi puri take?
- About 50 minutes in total: 25 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of jaggery?
- Dark brown or muscovado sugar, same amount.
- What can I use instead of white sesame seeds?
- Poppy seeds or finely chopped pumpkin seeds, same amount.
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