Brinjal–Potato Stuffed Puri

Deep-fried puris stuffed with a spiced brinjal and potato mixture flavored with coconut, tamarind, and lemon.

Ingredients

• 200 g brinjal (eggplant)
• 3 pieces potatoes
• 1/2 bowl coconut (grated)
• 4 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• tamarind (imli) pulp (as needed)
• 3 tsp oil (for cooking stuffing (deep-frying oil not specified))
• 1/2 piece lemon (juice)
• water (as needed)

Instructions

1. Wash brinjal and potatoes, cut into pieces, and pressure cook with a little water for 2 whistles.
2. Coarsely mash and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan; add the boiled brinjal–potato mixture and sauté.
4. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, salt, grated coconut, and tamarind pulp; mix well.
5. Cook until the mixture becomes dry enough for stuffing.
6. Turn off the flame and add lemon juice.
7. Cool the stuffing before filling puris.