Masala Poori | Banglore style Masala Puri | Masala Poori Chaat

Got introduced to this amazing dish when I moved to Banglore way back in 2006 for work. Until then for me, Paani Poori and Pav Bhaji were in that popular Chaat item category. Bengaluru introduced me to the world of cutlet chaat, samosa chaat, those hot bajjis filled with onions and much more! Still remember small shops in the roadside that would sell such amazing food for low price. If you have Rs.20 you could comfortably eat a snack and juice 🙂 in those times. The movie ‘Mungaru Male’ was such a rage at that time and every nook and corner i would hear that song being played. Went on a nostalgic trip to my ‘Banglore Days’ when I had prepared this Masala Poori chaat for a potluck party over the weekend 🙂 

There are so many ways in which you could make the Peas gravy. I have used very basic ingredients and made it. As always adjust spice levels based on your preference. Masala Poori is such a filling dish and it can be served as a dinner or as a starter too. Got to try frying the Pooris in Airfryer and it all turned out amazingly crunchy without using a drop of oil. Guess it is worth the investment 😅 I am adding a link for my Masala Poori prep reel here. You can check the process involved.

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Masala Poori

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Passive Time

10 hours Soaking Time

Servings

People

Ingredients

• Ingredients for Green Peas Gravy
• 2 cups Dried Green Peas
• 1 Big Potato
• 1 onion
• 2 Tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 Bayleaf
• 3 Cloves
• 1 piece smallof Cinnamon Stick
• 4-5 Elaichi/Cardamom
• 1 green chilli
• leaves Handful of fresh Mint and Coriander
• 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1 tsp Channa Masala Powder optional
• 1 tsp amchur powder

Ingredients for Salad

• 1/2 onion
• 1 Small Tomato
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper Powder
• 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala Powder

Ingredients to assemble Masala Poori

• 2 cups Plain Sev
• Salad
• Green Peas Gravy
• 20-30 Small Poori

Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 30 Minutes Passive Time 10 hours Soaking Time Servings People Ingredients Ingredients for Green Peas Gravy 2 cups Dried Green Peas 1 Big Potato 1 onion 2 Tomatoes 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste 1 Bayleaf 3 Cloves 1 piece smallof Cinnamon Stick 4-5 Elaichi/Cardamom 1 green chilli leaves Handful of fresh Mint and Coriander 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp Coriander Powder 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder 1 tsp Channa Masala Powder optional 1 tsp amchur powder Ingredients for Salad 1/2 onion 1 Small Tomato 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup coriander leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala Powder Ingredients to assemble Masala Poori 2 cups Plain Sev Salad Green Peas Gravy 20-30 Small Poori

Instructions

Method of Preparation

1. Soak dried Green Peas in water for 10-12 hours
2. In a pressure cooker or in an Instant Pot cook the soaked Peas along with cubed Potatoes until they are mushy. I cooked in IP for 25 minutes.
3. While it is getting ready we can prep the masala that needs to be added to the cooked Peas
4. Heat 2 tsp Oil in a pan and add all the whole spices. Then add the cubed onions and roughly chopped tomatoes
5. Add 1 tsp salt, Ginger garlic paste, 1 slit Green chilli, coriander + mint leaves, dry spice powders like kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and saute everything well. Let them cooked in low heat. Don't add water
6. Within 6-7 minutes you could see the onions and tomatoes are almost cooked. At this stage remove the pan from heat and let it cool down for few minutes
7. Grind this to a smooth paste and add it to the cooked green peas + potato mixture
8. Mix everything together. Add a pinch of Amchur Powder and 1 tsp Channa Masala Powder. This step is optional however i felt this gave that nice tanginess to the Green Peas masala
9. Add 2 cups of water, adjust salt and let the whole mixture boil for 5-10 minutes in low heat. Keep stirring in between so that the gravy don't get burnt
10. Remove the Green peas gravy from heat and you can start preparing the next set of ingredients to assemble the Poori

Salad and Poori

1. Mix all the ingredients mentioned ubder salad section. Adjust salt and spice based on your preference
2. I used my Airfryer to fry the Pooris. They turned out great without even using a drop of oil. At 180c fry them for 3 minutes or until the pooris are golden brown. You can check the output in insta reel 😁

Assembling Masala Poori

1. Crush 4-6 pooris in a plate
2. Pour the hot green peas gravy
3. Add the salad topping
4. Sprinkle Sev generously. Masala Poori is ready to be served
5. Alternately you can also add chaat masala powder/Tamarind chutney/Yogurt if you want in the toppings.