BHOPLA PURI(RED PUMPKIN PURI)

BHOPLA PURI(RED PUMPKIN PURI)

This puri is prepared from red pumpkin. It is very tasty and is popular item in Maharashtra. Red pumpkin has a few great nutritional values.


Ingredients:
Red pumpkin-2cups(deskinned and grated),
Jagerry-1cup(powdered),
atta(wheat flour)-2cups,
ghee-2tsps,
a pinch of salt,
oil for frying.


Method:
In a pan heat ghee and add the jagerry.
After jagerry fully melts, add the grated pumpkin and salt, close the pan with a lid  and cook on a low flame till it becomes soft.
Switch off the flame and allow it to cool down.
Add the atta and make a soft dough. It should be of puri dough texture.
If required, a little more atta or water can be added to get at this texture.
Roll out puris and fry them in oil.
As these puris are slightly thicker than the normal ones, it should be properly fried, till well cooked.