Crisp, flaky Farsi Puri meets the savoury flavours of Khaman! That’s exactly what this Farsi Khaman Puri is - a fusion of two incredible Gujarati classics.
Festive and flavourful!
Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published October 2016. I’ve added new images and helpful content, with recipe changes (highlighted below).
Traditionally, farsi puri is a much-loved Gujarati snack often made during Diwali. There’s also methi farsi puri, where fresh or dried fenugreek leaves are added to the dough for extra flavour and aroma.
Recipe Details
My Mum first created this idea a few years ago, when she filled Farsi puri with a soft khaman-style mixture. It was delicious but quite elaborate. So we decided to simplify it. Instead of stuffing, we add all those signature khaman ingredients (and even the tempering flavours) straight into the dough. The result? The same irresistible taste, with much less of the effort.
Each puri is perfectly flaky and melt in the mouth. The flavour is off the charts - full of spiciness and tanginess.
Farsi khaman puri would make a wonderful Diwali snack, especially alongside a cup of masala chai. They stay crisp for days, so they’re ideal for gifting or festive platters too.
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📖 Recipe
Farsi Khaman Puri
Ingredients
- 2 cup plain flour + 2 tablespoon
- ¼ cup gram flour
- 2 tablespoon semolina
- 4 tablespoon ghee +3 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped ginger and green chillies
- salt to taste
- oil to deep fry
- red chilli powder to sprinkle optional
Instructions
- In a big bowl, mix together all the flours.
- Add ghee, salt, sugar, lemon juice, turmeric powder, ginger, chillies, cumin seeds and sesame seeds.
- Combine everything and knead a semi-stiff dough using a little water.
- Rest the dough for 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a small bowl mix 2 tablespoon flour and 3 tablespoon ghee and set aside. This mixture called saate or saato.
- Once again knead the dough and divide the dough into equal portions.
- Make round balls and roll out in a thin small circle, just like puri.
- Spread a tiny amount of saate mixture thinly, then fold in half, again apply little saate mixture and fold into a triangle. Pinch both corners to seal.
- Repeat the same procedure with the remaining dough.
- Heat oil in a kadai, gently slip 4-5 triangles into hot oil and turn the heat on low.
- Gently fry on a low heat until crispy and golden brown.
- Sprinkle over a little red chilli powder if using.
- Let it cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Unknown says
These crackers really remind me of Diwali😃
Prefect for tea time snacking and kids tiffins as well. And as usual beautiful photography 😍
Lathiya says
This is new to me ..Can we replace plain flour to whole wheat?Looks yummy
Ginny McMeans says
We can always use spicy crackers in this house. Love cooking with lots of ingredients.
Dahn says
these look amazing and absolutely genius! I have got to try them
Tina Dawson says
I'm a sucker for crispy deep-fried snacks, and I love the flavors in this!
Tina says
I LOVE pooris! The first time I had them I had the luxury of watching them being made. This is great. Definitely going to try this.
Anonymous says
They look yummy !!!
Shelf life??
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you! Not more than two weeks.
Heidi Roberts says
I wish I had a plateful of these in front of me right now!! They look delicious.
Give Me Some Spice says
You certainly are organised and ready for Diwali!! These puris look amazing. I would love to have some with tea,
Shobha says
Lovely snack for tea time.
Elaine says
I can't imagine these crackers would last long enough in my house to not stay fresh! These look so delicious! I can not wait to try them!
Kavey says
Oh gosh these do look good, I love the way they are folded, which must lead to even more crunchy exterior edges to crisp up! Looking delicious.
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
What a pretty and tasty looking snack! I love Indian food! I traveled to India for my honeymoon!
Ginny McMeans says
Wow! These crackers are superb. I'll be making these!
Sue/the view from great island says
I've never tried these, but your photos are gorgeous, that golden color is mesmerizing!!