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Bedmi Puri

Name: Bedmi Puri
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 3-4 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup urad dal soaked; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; Salt to taste; Oil for deep frying

Spiced Lentil Fried Bread

A popular North Indian breakfast treat featuring crispy, deep-fried puffed bread stuffed with a spicy, coarsely ground urad dal mixture.

Festive Breakfast Crispy & Spicy North Indian Classic

About Bedmi Puri

Bedmi Puri is a flavorful and filling North Indian staple known for its crisp exterior and spiced lentil core. The dough, enriched with ground urad dal and aromatic spices, yields a deeply satisfying fried bread that pairs beautifully with potato curry.

Cuisine

North Indian

Serves

4–5 People

Cooking Time

30–40 Minutes
(excluding soaking)

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup soaked urad dal
1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste

Preparation

1

Grind Dal

Grind soaked dal with spices into a coarse paste.
2

Prepare Dough

Mix the dal paste, wheat flour, salt, and 1 tbsp oil.
3

Knead

Knead into a firm dough using a little water if needed.
4

Rest

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
5

Portion

Divide into small, lemon-sized balls.
6

Roll

Roll each ball into a slightly thick, flat disc.
7

Fry

Deep fry in hot oil until puffed, crisp, and golden brown.

Pro Tip

For an exceptionally crispy Bedmi Puri that stays puffed for a long time, mix a couple of tablespoons of fine semolina (sooji) into the wheat flour while kneading the dough. Ensure the urad dal is ground coarsely rather than into a smooth paste; this gives the puri its signature texture and bite. Fry on medium-high heat to ensure the lentil cooks properly without soaking up excess oil.