Vegan Pakatali Puri Recipe - Sweet Maharashtrian Delight

Indulge in the rich, vegan sweetness of Maharashtra's treasured delicacy with our Vegan Pakatali Puri recipe. This beloved Maharashtrian classic has been reimagined for those who embrace a compassionate and plant-based lifestyle. These delightful puris, crafted from sooji (rava) and maida, boast a tantalizing blend of textures. They are deep-fried to golden perfection, their exteriors crisp while the insides remain irresistibly soft.

This Recipe is free from :

• Wheat
• Peanuts
• tree nuts
• dairy
• casein
• soy
• egg
• sesame
• fish
• shellfish

Ingredients For Pakatali Puri's -

1. Sooji rava - 1/4 cup
2. Maida - 1/4 cup
3. Hot vegetable oil - 1 TBSP
4. Sugar - 1 cup
5. Water - 1/2 cup
6. lemon juice - 1 TBSP
7. Cardamom powder - 1/4 Tsp
8. Saffron - 1/4 Tsp
9. Salt - 1/4 Tsp
10. Vegetable oil for deep frying .

Method -

1. Mix sooji, all-purpose flour,salt and hot oil. Using 1-2 tablespoons of warm water knead the flour to make firm dough. Let the dough sit for 45 mins.
2. Make a big ball out of the dough and roll into a disc. Using a cookie cutter or sharp edge bowl cut them into 2 inch circles.
3. Make the sugar syrup by boiling the sugar with 1/2 cup water, lemon juice and saffron together for 4-5 mins on medium heat. Syrup should look translucent when ready.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a small frying pan at medium-low heat. Fry 3-4 puri's at a time until they are lightly golden on both sides. Take them out of the oil and dip them in the sugar syrup. Keep the fried puri's in the syrup until the next batch of puris are being fried. Then take the puri out of the syrup using a pair of tongs. Repeat this process of frying and soaking in the syrup for the rest of the puris. These Puri's can be stored at room temperature for 3-4 days.

We hope you enjoyed our recipe for Pakatali Puri and had a great time making it. The combination of the sweet and savory flavors, along with the crispy and soft texture, make it a perfect snack for any time of the day. If you loved this recipe, don't forget to check out our website for more such exciting recipes and cooking tips. Please share your feedback and experience with us in the comments section below. Until next time, happy cooking!