papdi recipe | papdi for chaat | how to make fried papdi

papdi recipe | papdi for chaat | how to make fried papdi with detailed photo and video recipe. an easy and crispy deep fried flat disc snack made with wheat flour and spices. it is generally used in various chaat recipes, but can be used as it as an evening snack with a cup of tea or coffee. there are many ways to make these crispy flat puri’s, which mainly depends on the use of plain flour and in this recipe wheat flour is used.

papdi recipe | papdi for chaat | how to make fried papdi with step by step photo and video recipe. chaat recipes have become an integral part of india leading to numerous recipes. obviously, these recipes can be made with different ingredients which are used to combine and assemble to deliver the final product. one such main ingredient for the chaat recipe is the papdi and can be used to make papdi chaat and masala puri.

i guess the usual practice in many indian households, is to buy all the required ingredients from the store and to assemble whenever required. i guess the main reason is the assumption that most of these ingredients are time-consuming or not an easy way to prepare it. i guess even the papdi recipe has been termed as a not so easy recipe. with this recipe, i would like to prove a point that the recipe for papdi is very simple and doable for almost everyone. moreover, i would like to prove another point of making these recipes without any additive to improve the shelf life. it is fresh, healthy and without any adulteration and thus making it edible for almost everyone.

furthermore, i would like to add few more tips, suggestions, variations for a perfect crisp papdi recipe. firstly, the store bought poori’s are generally made with maida or plain flour which is more popular than wheat-based ones. as a matter of fact, you can replace the wheat flour with maida with the same proportions highlighted below. secondly, deep frying is the best option to make these crisp and brittle. having said that do not overcrowd or fry them in high flame. lastly, store these deep-fried ones in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. you can make these well ahead in advance and use it whenever required.

finally, i request you to check my other related chaat recipes collection with this post of papdi recipe. it mainly includes recipes like papdi chaat, dry garlic chutney, garlic chutney, ragda, puri for pani puri, black chana chaat, peanut chaat, samosa chaat, sev puri, kachori chaat. further to these i would like to highlight my other related recipes collection like,

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papdi video recipe:

recipe card for papdi for chaat recipe:

how to make papdi with step by step photo:

1. firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 2 cup wheat flour and ¼ cup rava.
   
2. add 1 tsp ajwain, ¾ tsp salt and 2 tbsp oil.
   
3. crumble and mix well making sure to form a moist flour.
   
4. knead the dough well-adding water as required.
   
5. knead a tight dough as of poori.
   
6. now divide the dough into half. dust wheat flour and roll slightly thick as of poori.
   
7. prick the papdi with a fork to prevent from puffing up.
   
8. using a cookie cutter/glass cut small round puri.
   
9. fry the papri in medium hot oil. alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 180-degree celsius for 15-20 minutes.
   
10. fry on low flame till the papdi floats. this takes approx 1-2 minutes.
    
11. now continue to fry on low to medium flame till they turn crispy and golden in colour.
    
12. drain off the papri over kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
    
13. finally, serve papdi with evening chai or store in airtight container for a month to prepare papdi chaat.
    

notes:

• firstly, you can also add chilli powder to prepare spicy papri.
• also, fry on low flame else they won’t turn crunchy.
• additionally, prick with a fork to prevent from puffing.
• finally, papdi tastes great when it is crispy.