Poori & Mixed Vegetable Bhaji

Mini pooris and mixed vegetable bhaji for the mini little ones! This is also my 2nd entry in the photo contest for #teatimeinthemonsoons. Wish me luck!

*Recipe*

Poori

- 2 c whole wheat flour

- 1 t ghee

- 1/2 t salt

- water as needed

- oil for deep frying

Mixed Veg Bhaji

- 1 carrot, boiled and smashed

- 2 potatoes, boiled and smashed

- 1/2 c frozen peas

- 1 medium onion, finely chopped

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 green chili, chopped

- 1/4 t turmeric

- 1/2 t kashmiri chili powder

- 1 T vegetable oil

- 1/2 t cumin seeds

- 1/2 t mustard seeds

- 1/2 t garam masala

- salt to taste

- chopped cilantro for garnish

1. In a large bowl add your wheat flour, salt, ghee and mix. Add water, little by little, and knead the dough until smooth and soft.

2. Take a bit of dough and apply some oil and roll it out. Use a round lid or mould to get equally round pooris.

3. Deep fry the pooris one at a time. When the oil is hot enough, carefully place the poori in and gently press down. When the poori puffs up, flip it to its other side and fry until golden brown.

4. In a pot boil the carrot and potatoes until cooked through. Drain the water and roughly mash your veggies. Chunky texture is preferred.

5. In a pan, heat up your vegetable oil and once hot, add your mustard and cumin seeds and wait for them to splutter. At this time add your onions, garlic, green chili and cook until the onions are golden brown.

6. Now add your mashed veggies and frozen peas to the pan. Add in your powdered spices and salt to taste. Mix well and cook covered for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Add a splash of water if you see your veggies getting too dry. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with your pooris.