Badam Puri Recipe | Badam Puri Sweet

Badam Puri Recipe | Badam Poori | Badam Puri Sweet

  An authentic and traditional south indian dessert recipe made with plain flour, almonds and sugar syrup. the recipe is a delicacy from the south state of karnataka but has become a south indian sensational sweet recipe. the texture and taste almost resemble the badusha or balushahi recipe, yet has a unique flavour and taste of its own.

   There are few south indian desserts or sweets which mainly falls under the payasam or barfi category. these are generally made for occasions and celebration feast which are typically served after the heavy meal. one such popular south indian or particularly karanataka cuisine recipe is badam puri recipe known for its crips and flaky texture.

  As I mentioned earlier, the texture and taste of this badam puri recipe is very similar to the badusha recipe. the only striking differences are the use of almond paste and more importantly the shape of badam poori. basically, the badam paste is added directly to the plain flour dough and hence the name for this recipe. adding almond paste directly to the dough adds nice flavour and taste. in addition, the shape of this sweet is completely different and is done by folding the layers to a cone or triangle. also, it is then later tucked in with clove which then internally adds its own flavour to the sweet. to be honest the entire procedure can be cumbersome but still a worth try.

TIPS,SUGGESTION AND VARIATION:

 Firstly, the dough has to be kneaded properly and also smoothly. also once the dough is prepared it is better rested before it is shaped and deep-fried.

 Secondly, the sugar syrup has to be one string consistency and has to be stopped crystallising by adding lemon juice. as an alternative to sugar syrup you can also use jaggery syrup for the same purpose. 

  

 Lastly, deep fry these puris on a low to medium flame to cook it evenly. also, do not dip them immediately directly from the frying pan. however, it has to be still warm before dipping it.

INGREDIENTS:

FOR BADAM PASTE:

15 badam / almond

1 cup hot water, for soaking

¼ cup water

FOR PURI:

1½ cup maida / plain flour

2 tbsp rava / semolina / suji, fine

¼ tsp baking powder

1 tsp sugar

¼ tsp salt

2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter

¼ cup milk

11 clove / lavang

oil for frying

FOR SUGAR SYRUP:

1 cup sugar

½ cup water

few thread saffron / kesar

few drops lemon juice

¼ tsp cardamom powder

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Firstly, to prepare badam paste, soak 15 badam in 1 cup hot water for 30 minutes.

2.Peel the skin of badam and transfer to the blender.

3.Blend to smooth paste adding ¼ cup water. keep aside.

4.In a large bowl take 1½ cup maida, 2 tbsp rava, ¼ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp sugar and ¼ tsp salt. mix well.

5.Now add 2 tbsp ghee and crumble and mix well making sure to form a moist flour.

6.Further, add prepared badam paste and ¼ cup milk.

7.Knead the dough well-adding milk if required.

8.Knead to a smooth and tight dough.

9.Grease oil, cover and rest for 10 minutes.

SUGAR SYRUP PREPARATION:

1.Firstly, in a large vessel take 1 cup sugar, ½ cup water and few thread saffron.

2.Mix well until the sugar dissolves.

3.Boil for 3 minutes or until sugar syrup attains 1 string consistency.

4.Add few drops of lemon juice and ¼ tsp cardamom powder.

5.Mix well, cover and keep sugar syrup aside.

BADAM PURI PREPARATION:

1.Knead the dough again making sure the dough is smooth.

2.Pinch a ball sized dough and grease with oil.

3.Roll gently to slightly thick puri.

4.Spread ¼ tsp ghee and fold half. again spread ghee and fold triangle.

5.Roll gently to flatten the layers.

6.Prick a lavang making sure all layers are intact.

7.Drop the badam puri in medium hot oil.

8.Fry on low flame stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.

9.Keeping the flame on low fry until the puri turns golden and crisp.

10.Drain off the puri taking off excess oil.drop the puri into warm sugar syrup dipping it completely.

11.Allow it soak for 3 minutes or if you prefer more sweetness then soak for 10 minutes.

12.Finally, enjoy badam puri topped with coconut and badam milk.

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