Make Crispy Masala Jeera Puri, Flavorful Snack for Chai Time

Make Crispy Masala Jeera Puri, a Flavorful Snack for Chai Time

Jeera Puri is a round, crispy, deep-fried poori made from maida (all-purpose flour) and infused with the aromatic flavor of cumin seeds. It is the most common, easy, quick snack recipe to relish at tea time.

Today, I am sharing a masala jeera puri that is a twist on the traditional Farsi puri. The ingredients required for masala jeera are all-purpose flour (maida), cumin seeds, sesame seeds, red chili flakes, oil, salt, and kasuri methi. The kasuri methi, sesame seeds, and chili flakes make this masala jeera puri more flavorful and tempting. To make it more savory, tasty, and tangy, sprinkle a pinch of red chili powder, chaat masala, and mint powder.

This masala jeera puri recipe is versatile, and you can experiment with any ingredient as per your taste and liking. If you are health-conscious, you can replace the all-purpose flour with multi-grain or wheat flour. 

This masala jeera puri is an excellent snack option to relish with chai (tea-time), kids’ tiffin, a light snack at the office or home, and the best snack during travel.

Here are a few things that make this masala jeera puri excellent:

– It is crispy, flavorful, and easy to make at home.

– Less oil is required to make them.

– Ingredients readily available at home. 

– It stays fresh and crispy for a month.

– It is the perfect crunchy jar snack for all age groups.

– It is not oily.

– It is a savory snack.

There are two ways to make these masala jeera puris at home. You can either individually roll out each puri and fry them or roll a large dough circle and cut them into small pooris with a cutter. The second option is much easier, quicker, and a time-saver. Remember to prick the puri with a fork so they don’t puff up while deep-frying in the oil.

If you are tired of eating the same jeera puri, this spicy (chatpata) masala jeera puri is worth a try. The correct proportion and ratio of ingredients are shared, making it easy for all to make this at home effortless. 

If you are looking for a masala jeera puri recipe in Hindi or मसाला जीरा पूरी, watch the video and follow the instructions step-by-step shared with the photos.

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Recipe Video

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How to Make Crispy Masala Jeera Puri at Home Step-by-Step Photos

1. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1 tsp of cumin seeds and 1 tsp of white sesame seeds.
   
   
2. Slightly roast on a low flame for a few minutes. Ensure the color of the cumin seeds does not change.
   
   
3. Add ½ cup of water, 1 tsp of red chili flakes, and salt as per taste, and mix all the ingredients well.
   
   
4. When the water reaches the boiling point, turn the gas flame off. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
   
   
5. Add 1 tbsp of kasuri methi in a bowl and transfer the prepared mixture to the bowl.
   
   
6. Give a stir and cover it with the lid to rest for 5 minutes.
   
   
7. Take 2 cups of all-purpose flour or maida in another bowl. Knead a stiff (tight) dough by adding the prepared mixture in batches.
   
   
8. If required, add more water and knead a stiff dough. Rest the dough for 5 minutes.
   
   
9. After 5 minutes, Add 1 tsp of oil and knead the dough well again.
   
   
10. Pinch a large portion of the dough. Form a ball and flatten it.
    
    
11. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough with a thin thickness in a round shape. 
    
    
12. Prick all over the dough with a fork to prevent it from puffing up.
    
    
13. Using a cookie cutter, cut them into small round poori.
    
    
14. Make similar poori from the remaining dough.
    
    
15. Drop the pooris one by one in medium hot oil.
    
    
16. Let them fry for a minute, and do not flip them to the other side immediately.
    
    
17. Flip and fry them on a low to medium flame till they turn crispy and golden.
    
    
18. Transfer them to a plate.
    
    
19. When the puris are slightly hot, sprinkle over a little red chili powder, chaat masala, and mint powder.Tip* – Adding mint powder is optional.
    
    
20. Enjoy them any time of the day or at tea time with masala chai.
    

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Conclusion

In this Masala Jeera Puri recipe, we have shared a crispy, savory, and flavorful snack that can be made easily at home with just a few ingredients. The best part is that it’s less oily and has a long shelf life of one month. It’s a unique twist on the traditional Farsi puri. It is spicy, crunchy, and perfect to relish with a cup of chai (tea) or any time of the day. If you try this recipe and enjoy it, please do share it with your loved ones and leave a comment with your suggestions. Your feedback is much appreciated and helps us improve our recipes.