Surat-Style Batata Puri with Besan Kadhi”Delicious 2-in-1 Surat-Style Batata Puri with Spicy Besan Kadhi | Ultimate Street Food Combo”Surat-Style Batata Puri with Besan Kadhi

Thin potato slices coated in gram flour batter and deep-fried until crisp, served with tangy besan chutney.

🥘 Part 1: Surti-Style Besan Kadhi

🟡 Ingredients:

• Gram flour (besan) – 1/2 cup
• Yogurt (sour curd preferred) – 1 cup
• Water – 2.5 to 3 cups
• Green chilies – 2, finely chopped
• Ginger – 1 tsp, grated
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves – 8–10
• Hing (asafoetida) – a pinch
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Sugar or jaggery – 1 to 2 tsp (to balance sourness)
• Oil or ghee – 1 tbsp

👨‍🍳 Method:

1. Whisk together besan, yogurt, water, turmeric, and salt. Ensure no lumps.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves, green chilies, and ginger.
3. Add the besan-yogurt mixture and stir continuously to avoid curdling.
4. Add sugar/jaggery to balance tanginess.
5. Cook on medium flame for 10–15 minutes or until it thickens slightly.
6. Kadhi should be smooth, pourable, and slightly tangy-sweet.

🥔 Part 2: Batata (Potato) Masala

🥔 Ingredients:

• Boiled potatoes – 3 medium, mashed roughly
• Green chilies – 1 finely chopped
• Ginger – 1 tsp, minced
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
• Red chili powder – 1/2 tsp
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
• Coriander leaves – chopped
• Salt – to taste
• Oil – 1 tbsp

👨‍🍳 Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add mustard and cumin seeds, then green chilies and ginger.
3. Add turmeric, red chili powder.
4. Add mashed potatoes and salt, mix well.
5. Sprinkle lemon juice and garnish with coriander.
6. Let it cool slightly.

🫓 Part 3: Assembling Batata Puri

🧂 You Need:

• Small puris (like golgappa/pani puri shells or flat puris)
• Batata masala (prepared above)
• Besan kadhi (warm)
• Nylon sev
• Chopped onions (optional)
• Chopped fresh coriander
• Red chili powder or chaat masala (for sprinkle)
• Sweet tamarind chutney (optional for added tang)

🍽️ Assembling:

1. Place puris on a serving plate.
2. Put a spoonful of batata masala on each puri.
3. Pour warm besan kadhi generously over the puris.
4. Sprinkle with sev, red chili powder, chopped onions (if using), coriander.
5. Drizzle tamarind chutney if desired.
6. Serve immediately before they get soggy!

📝 Tips:

• Kadhi should be thin enough to pour but not watery.
• Use nylon sev for the authentic Surat street food crunch.
• Add chutneys (imli, green) for more chaat-like flavor.

🫓 Surat-Style Batata Puri with Besan Kadhi – FAQ

🔸 1. What exactly is Batata Puri with Kadhi?

It’s a Gujarati street food delicacy, especially popular in Surat.

• Batata Puri: Crisp puris topped with spiced mashed potatoes.
• Besan Kadhi: A tangy, yogurt-based gram flour curry poured over the puris.
  It’s garnished with sev, coriander, spices, and sometimes chutneys—like a chaat with a kadhi twist.

🔸 2. Can I use store-bought puris?

Yes!
Use pani puri (golgappa) shells or flat chaat puris—whichever you prefer.
Crisp and hollow puris work best if you want a bite-size chaat feel.

🔸 3. What kind of yogurt should I use in the kadhi?

Use slightly sour curd for best flavor—it balances beautifully with sugar or jaggery in the kadhi.
If your curd is fresh, you can add more lemon juice or amchur for tang.

🔸 4. Can I make this dish vegan?

Yes:

• Replace curd with plant-based yogurt (unsweetened soy or coconut yogurt).
• Cook in oil instead of ghee.

🔸 5. Is besan kadhi spicy?

Traditionally, it’s mildly spiced and slightly tangy-sweet.
You can adjust chili and ginger to taste.

🔸 6. How do I prevent kadhi from curdling?

• Whisk the besan + yogurt mixture well before heating.
• Stir constantly on medium flame until it comes to a boil.
• Avoid high heat early on.

🔸 7. Can I prepare the components in advance?

Yes:

• Kadhi: Can be made and reheated. Stays good in the fridge for 2 days.
• Batata masala: Prep earlier and store. Refresh with lemon juice before using.
• Puris: Keep sealed in an airtight container.

Assemble just before serving for best crunch!

🔸 8. What garnishes can I add?

Popular toppings include:

• Nylon sev
• Chaat masala or red chili powder
• Finely chopped onions
• Sweet tamarind chutney or green chutney
• Fresh coriander

🔸 9. Is this the same as Dahi Puri?

No.

• Dahi Puri uses curd + chutneys + sev on puris.
• Surti Batata Puri uses a warm besan kadhi as the main sauce—totally different flavor and texture.

🔸 10. Is this dish gluten-free?

It can be:

• Yes, if you use gluten-free puris (many are made with rice or semolina alternatives).
• All other components—besan kadhi, potato masala, and sev—are naturally gluten-free.

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