Poori and Aloo masala/Deep fried Indian flat bread with spicy potato curry

Published: May 19, 2011 · Modified: Sep 26, 2018 ·by Swathi.This post may contain affiliate links ·

When I was a child, if you asked me whether I wanted chapathi or poori, I will say in a blink “poori”, as it has a great taste, and taste was the biggest priority at that time. Now I would say “chapathi”. When you are young you don’t care about calories, carbohydrates, cholesterol etc. These are haunting only when you are grown up. As a child, poori was a favorite dish whenever I went to a restaurant.

Poori is usually made with whole wheat flour (atta) salt and water, sometimes semolina is added. The first part involves making dough, and then a small portion of dough is flattened to form a small disc, which is then fried in hot oil. It has two cousins; first one is called Bhature, which is famous in Punjab and the neighboring Pakistan; where they make it with All purpose flour, yeast, ghee, salt and yogurt. In west Bengal and Orissa, they make Luchi, from the dough of all purpose flour, salt and water. Earlier I made Kashmiri poori which is more close to Bhature as it contains yeast in there.

One of my blogger friends Mely of Mexico in my kitchen, who is interested in Indian cooking, asked me to post some of basic Indian bread recipes which she is familiar with, so I am posting this dish for her too.

To go with the poori, usually the best combo is potato masala, which is an easy recipe from mom. I can proudly say that this is a recipe I learnt from one of my international calls to her. One day I asked her how you make potato masala which I love, she told me to cook potato with onion with turmeric, salt and water. When potato is well cooked, add a teaspoon of sambhar powder. Then season with mustard seeds, red chili, curry leaves and a pinch of asafetodia. These are the out of the world masala recipe to me. Whenever I have served this dish, everybody has really enjoyed. She also told me add little bit of whole wheat flour if the curry is runny, or if you want a taste change add some coconut milk or coconut powder. I love them in all forms. This is one of the recipes close to my heart as it got from mom in her own voice; I have only a few in the list, as she never let me cook anything.

Once she was sick dad took charge of cooking and from him I got some of her recipes. So I can’t boast I am cook from the day I was born or from a very early age. I didn’t learn anything until I left India. Now I think of her, why she didn’t let me anything to cook, maybe she was afraid of getting accidents in kitchen.

Try this poori and potato masala; you don’t know how many you finished in one sitting. Here goes the recipe.

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Print recipe from here
What you need
For poori

Whole wheat flour: 2 cup
Salt: ¾ teaspoon( Increase if you want more saltness)
Water: ¾ cup + 3 tablespoon
Olive oil: ½ teaspoon
Semolina: 1 tablespoon (optional, it gives crispiness and it helps poori to hold the shape)
Canola oil for frying: 4 cups

For potato masala

Potatoes: 3 nos( about 1 ½ cup when they chopped into cubes)
Onion: 1 ( about 1 ½ cup when they are chopped into cubes)
Salt: ½ teaspoon or to taste
Turmeric powder: 1/ 4 teaspoon
Sambhar powder; ½ teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon
Olive oil: ½ teaspoon
Mustard seeds; ¼ teaspoon
Red chili: 2 no( halved into pieces)
Curry leaves: 2 sprig
Asafetodia: ⅛ teaspoon
Water: 2 ½ cup

How I made

Poori

In a bowl of kitchen aid stand mixer add whole wheat flour, semolina and salt. Mix everything to get combined well. To this gradually add water to form soft not sticky dough. Add olive oil to the pan and roll the dough ball to gets coated and set aside.

In the mean time, heat canola oil in a deep bottomed pan.

Divide the dough into 19 small pieces similar to that of key lime. In the board, place one piece of dough and spread into ¼ inch thick circle (about a size of pancake) with a roller, you don’t need to dust the board. It won’t stick to the board.

When the oil become hot around 370F or adds a small piece of dough to check whether it is correct temperature. If the dough cooks and comes back to top immediately then it is ready.

Gradually slide the disc of dough and cooks for 30 seconds on each side or until they starts to have brown spots and puffed up well. Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil in kitchen towel. Repeat the process until you finish entire dough.

Enjoy with potato masala.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Yield: 19 no
Verdict: YUMM
Will you make it again: Yes I will

Mom’s potato masala

In a medium sauce pot add chopped onion and potato, turmeric, salt and water cook for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are done. To this add sambhar powder and brings to boil.

In a small pan heat oil and add mustard seeds, halved red chilies, curry leaves and asafetodia, when mustard seeds starts spluttering remove from the fire. Add this to cooked potato masala and switch off the flame.

Enjoy with warm poori or chapathi or any other bread.

Preparation time: 25minutes
Yield: 4 serving
Verdict: Yummy
Will you make it again: Yes I will.

Swathi

This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.

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Ashish says

December 31, 2012 at 6:27 am

Very Nice Blog.
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Miriam says

August 07, 2012 at 3:27 pm

When I was a child I chose whatever was fried (or chocolate...okay I still do that :). Now I try to do better, but fried food still calls to me. 🙂
Looks amazing!
Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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Cathleen says

August 07, 2012 at 6:02 am

It's so true. The food decisions I make now have changed quite a bit from when I was younger.
But I have got to say, even though i have never heard of poori before, this looks SO good.

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radha says

August 07, 2012 at 4:50 am

Who does not like puris??? The potato masala is a different variation. Should try it. Looks lovely.

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Chitra says

August 07, 2012 at 4:16 am

Who dont love this..its a mouthwatering combo.. pass the plate here 🙂

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Cake Duchess says

August 07, 2012 at 2:47 am

Swathi-this is all incredible! I want a sampling of every thing. Love the flavors:)

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Navaneetham Krishnan says

August 06, 2012 at 1:42 pm

What a lovely pairing, puri with the potatoes are also what we have. Looks so good and fabulous.

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Debs @ The Spanish Wok says

August 06, 2012 at 11:07 am

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Purabi Naha says

August 06, 2012 at 10:33 am

Actually, I avoid seeing pictures of "pooris" because those make me crave for them like anuthing. Same is happening now. I loved this potato subzi and with poori? HEAVEN!

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Rebecca Subbiah says

August 06, 2012 at 3:41 am

this looks awesome my kind of meal and Mely is the best

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Alessandra says

May 23, 2011 at 10:37 pm

Hi Swathi, thank you for your comment. The banana flower salad was really nice, but I am interested in learning about the stir fry too, do you have a recipe?

ciao
Alessandra

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HGourmet Foodie says

May 23, 2011 at 9:40 pm

wow.. this is so perfectly fried poori and curry.. my mouth just start to water by looking at the pics 🙂 Beautiful!!

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Adelina says

May 23, 2011 at 8:46 pm

I am sure Mely is delighted as well- a lovely post again! and the shots!!!

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Shanthi says

May 23, 2011 at 1:19 pm

Looks wonderful& tempting and sure would have tasted good.

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Manuela says

May 23, 2011 at 11:45 am

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MaryMoh says

May 23, 2011 at 7:20 am

Oh, that looks so fun to make the poori. I will squeal with excitement when they puff up while frying...haha. the potato curry looks delicious. Lovely combo. Thanks very much for sharing. MaryMoh @http://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.com

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Babli says

May 23, 2011 at 5:43 am

Poori and alu masala looks fabulous and mouth watering. I cannot resist myself seeing those fluffy pooris. Very beautiful presentation.

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Marelie says

May 23, 2011 at 5:04 am

Whenever we dine out,this flat bread is always on our menu!Thanks for sharing..really love that you post how to do it.

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Elisabeth says

May 23, 2011 at 2:12 am

I loved reading your post about your mom. Such a heartwarming story. The deep fryed flat bread looks so delicious, and the beautiful potato masala, is amazing. Love the texture and the spicy flavor, especially:D

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Manuela says

May 22, 2011 at 10:12 am

OOOHHHH POORIS! I really really like them. And the potato masala looks divine! Thank you also for explaining the difference between pooris, bhature and luchi. I have had bhature at a restaurant and was actually wondering how it was made. It did remind me of pooris but I knew there was something different in it and I could not figure out what it was. Lovely recipe Swathi... mom's recipes are always the best! 🙂

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Ananda Rajashekar says

May 22, 2011 at 8:05 am

oh yes swathi do send in your entries for zucchini contest would love to see ur creation!

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alison says

May 22, 2011 at 7:10 am

happy to read a lot of informations about indian cooking!poori and potatoes masala looks so tasty!

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carmenpiva says

May 22, 2011 at 7:08 am

A pleasure for all of us who don't know much about your cuisine. So many lovely things to learn about!!! Very tempting. I'd like to try and do the bread, doesn't look complicate...
xxx

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Torviewtoronto says

May 22, 2011 at 3:31 am

yummy delicious looking combination

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Renata says

May 22, 2011 at 12:34 am

It looks delicious and I'm sure I would have many of these in one sitting.

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Ananda Rajashekar says

May 21, 2011 at 7:25 pm

Poori is my love! nam nam!!

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Sushma Mallya says

May 21, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Simply delicious, I love poori bhaji!

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CinnamonNChillies says

May 21, 2011 at 6:12 pm

hello..thanks for dropping by!!! Poori Aloo looks very very inviting!!

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Nancy and Vijay says

May 21, 2011 at 2:48 pm

Delish!! We've passed an award on to you Swathi, you can find it at http://kitchengypsies.blogspot.com/p/awards.html

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girlichef says

May 21, 2011 at 2:45 pm

Delicious curry...I really, really want to wrap one of your beautiful breads around it and bite in! I love the look of your new header =)

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Jay says

May 21, 2011 at 11:46 am

stop by my space for a surprise dear..
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Julia says

May 21, 2011 at 9:30 am

A super delicious recipe with which we are accustomed to show us. Congratulations
A hug and good weekend

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Angela says

May 21, 2011 at 2:53 am

These are two of my weaknesses. If only I didn't have to worry about calories, I would eat these every day.

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Sunshine And Smile says

May 21, 2011 at 1:39 am

This was one of my sunday breakfast back at home :)and more than my mom .. my Masi used to make this super awsm !!
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michelangelo in the kitchen says

May 21, 2011 at 1:31 am

The perfect way to eat aloo masala is with the poori! I have seen huge pooris served in a popular Indian restaurant here and serve with aloo masala too. I really like it. With this post I can now make this at home. thanks for sharing this wonderful combination meal! Simply delicious! Cheers!

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Reeni says

May 21, 2011 at 1:05 am

Your deep fried bread is mouth-watering! I would love some with your spiced potatoes. Mom recipes are the best!

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Priya Sreeram says

May 21, 2011 at 1:04 am

unbeatable combo- even my mom adds sambhar powder in the gravy/curry ! I sometimes add a smattering of green peas , ur pics are lipsmacking

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Rivki Locker (Ordinary Blogger) says

May 20, 2011 at 9:39 pm

What terrific step by step photos. I have never tried this kind of bread but will have to add it to my list. Looks really lovely.

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Suman Singh says

May 20, 2011 at 6:54 pm

Love this combo..your pictures are making me hungry..now I've to make this on the weekend...thanks for sharing!

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Mexico in my kitchen says

May 20, 2011 at 5:54 pm

Thanks fro the info Swathi. And for the vegetable Tostadas, in my hometome they add mashed potato. Potatoes boiled and seasoned with salt. Add the beans and then the mashed potato plus the rest of the ingredients.

Mashed potatoes is also a filling for Flautas. Fried rolled taquitos in meny Mexican Homes. Instead of meat or chicken some people use the potato. Kids love them.

Mely

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Hari Chandana says

May 20, 2011 at 5:05 pm

Wowww... Delicious combination.. yummy !!
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Sarah Naveen says

May 20, 2011 at 3:50 pm

so so perfect n yumm!!!

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VineelaSiva says

May 20, 2011 at 1:10 pm

All time best combo for breakfast.

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Priti says

May 20, 2011 at 1:04 pm

Yum ...perfect combo ...just want to have it

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Nandini says

May 20, 2011 at 1:03 pm

I love this breakfast! This is very tempting and mouthwatering!

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G.Pavani says

May 20, 2011 at 11:29 am

awesome comd..

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kaveri says

May 20, 2011 at 10:16 am

Poori and masal is just too tempting....Irresistible combo...

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Mexico in my kitchen says

May 20, 2011 at 10:12 am

Hi Swathi,

I am really excited about trying this recipe. I had told you before that my son loves poori. Now I know how to make them.

Are Sambhar powder and asafetodia used on a particular region of India?

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Treat and Trick says

May 20, 2011 at 9:27 am

Perfect and yummy combo!

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Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says

May 20, 2011 at 9:04 am

simply adore your cooking so hungry now

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Pete says

May 20, 2011 at 8:38 am

I love both poori with potato masala.....always eat them at a shop near my house! nice!

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Now Serving says

May 20, 2011 at 2:50 am

I want to be a guest at your house the next time you make this deadly combo - please invite me 🙂

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SouthIndianHome says

May 20, 2011 at 2:45 am

Love this combination.Wonderful clicks
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Nitha says

May 20, 2011 at 2:45 am

Perfect pooris dear..

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Premalatha Aravindhan says

May 20, 2011 at 12:51 am

Perfect combo,me too luv this combo...luks delicious...

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Sukanya Ramkumar says

May 20, 2011 at 12:47 am

My all time fav... Looks so mouthwatering... Perfect combo.. YUM!

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Kalyani says

May 20, 2011 at 12:44 am

looks perfect combo and so tempting pictures.....

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Suja says

May 19, 2011 at 11:15 pm

My favorite combo, makes me crave for this right now:)

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Peggy says

May 19, 2011 at 10:20 pm

This sounds too good Swathi - love that you learned it from your mother =)

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Pushpa says

May 19, 2011 at 10:20 pm

Delicious and classic combination.You put me in the mood for pooris.

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An Open Book says

May 19, 2011 at 10:01 pm

that is indeed a perfect combo swathi..i recently experimented with poori and was very happy with the outcome

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kanthi says

May 19, 2011 at 9:47 pm

A beautiful combo of puri with potato which every body craves for.

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Sobha Shyam says

May 19, 2011 at 9:44 pm

Great combo..looks delicious...made me hungry:)

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JishasKitchen says

May 19, 2011 at 9:21 pm

thats a very deliciosu combo...I just love poori, and you made it very perfectly...you made me drool with your clicks..:)

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Hema Mahen says

May 19, 2011 at 8:31 pm

Delicious combo...my fav 🙂 feel very tempted now after seeing those inviting pics.

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Panchpakwan says

May 19, 2011 at 8:29 pm

Super combo..perfect puffed poories and delicious potato curry.

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Sensible Vegetarian says

May 19, 2011 at 8:27 pm

Lovely delicious combo. Looks too good.

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Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) says

May 19, 2011 at 8:23 pm

Just one word...delicioussssssss...
All time fav combo..looks absolute tongue tickling swati..hope ur little princess says the same-poor..
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Priya says

May 19, 2011 at 6:56 pm

Fluffy pooris and delicious aloo masala tempts me a lot, havent prepared this since a long..drooling here..

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RS says

May 19, 2011 at 5:10 pm

This sounds delicious 🙂

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Nithya says

May 19, 2011 at 5:06 pm

I totally love the combo so much 🙂 made for each other kind 🙂 yummy

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Comfy Cook says

May 19, 2011 at 5:05 pm

This sounds delicious and is a new dish to me.

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Jay says

May 19, 2011 at 5:03 pm

I hope I m invited...irresistable n droolworthy..;P

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Vimitha Anand says

May 19, 2011 at 4:56 pm

Haven't tried potato masala with sambar podi... Will give it a go next time...

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Mary says

May 19, 2011 at 4:31 pm

The bread really looks delicious and I'm sure that curry is just wonderful. I'd love to be at the table when you serve this combination. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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Prathibha says

May 19, 2011 at 4:30 pm

one of our fav combo..even I blogged abt this combo..just love it..:)

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Hamaree Rasoi says

May 19, 2011 at 4:26 pm

Hi Swathi

Even today if my mom asks me whether it would be chapati or poori , I instantly tell it as poori. Great looking combination that you have prepared.

Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi

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Kurinji says

May 19, 2011 at 4:22 pm

Yummy and mouthwatering curry and poori.
Kurinjikathambam

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Muraligeetham says

May 19, 2011 at 4:03 pm

My favourite too..looks perfect !

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Usha says

May 19, 2011 at 4:01 pm

One of my favorite combinations, looks tempting!

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Happy Cook / Finla says

May 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm

I love potato curry and puri and this looks so so good.

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Mélange says

May 19, 2011 at 3:57 pm

Poori has come out so good and puffy.tempting .

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Rani acharyulu says

May 19, 2011 at 3:52 pm

Yummy yummy Poori-Aloo masala looks so inviting.My all time favorite combo...

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Food Glorious Food! says

May 19, 2011 at 3:49 pm

Great great snack! Irresistible!

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kitchen queen says

May 19, 2011 at 3:39 pm

droolworthy yummilicious tempting mouthwatering.
I am coming over for a quick grab of the pooris and the masala.

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Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says

May 19, 2011 at 3:35 pm

Am I invited right now? I cannot resist grabbing one. I have never made potato masala like this, I am definitely going to give it a try next time I am making it.

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