Puri bhaji (sometimes spelled poori bhaji) is a dish, originating from the Indian subcontinent, of puri (deep-fried rounds of flour) and aloo (potato) bhaji (a spiced potato dish which may be dry or curried).[1] It is a traditional breakfast dish in North India.[2]
 Puri bhaji with (left to right) coriander chutney, potato bhaji, red onion and pickle in an Indian restaurant | |
| Course | Breakfast, lunch, snack |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Associated cuisine | India |
| Main ingredients | Puri, aloo bhaji |
| Variations | Chole bhature |
Many Indian households prefer puri bhaji and other traditional dishes over cereals for breakfast.[3][4] Some serve it for lunch along with condiments such as dahi (yogurt) and salad.[5] In central India, puri bhaji is served as a street snack.[6] Puri bhaji is a vegetarian dish and is popular in India because it is relatively inexpensive and tasty.[7] The dish is also served on railway platforms in India[8] and is served as a packed lunch on trains along with pickle.[9] Puri bhaji can also be served with Lapsi.
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- ^ "Aloo puri- Potato Puri - Chanchal's Kitchen-Punjabi Aloo Puri Recipe". Chanchal's Kitchen. 2020-07-06. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ^ "Jan Ahaar scheme gets going at rly station: Puri-Bhaji for Rs 10". The Indian Express. 17 March 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ^ "'Janata khana' a hit with rail commuters". The Times of India. 20 July 2009. Archived from the original on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2012.