Baliya: Today we will talk about a dish that may look a little strange to you, but once you taste it, your heart will be filled with joy. This dish is Badi Puri, which is available only in some districts of Purvanchal and Bihar in the whole country.
In India, whether the event is religious or family-related, food has always been important. Whether it is Prasad or food, it is rare that puri is not seen in any event. But this big puri made in Purvanchal and Bihar is very special. Here women do not have to participate in the preparation of this puri, rather men make it, so that women can also enjoy the event to the fullest.
Tradition of Badi Puri
According to renowned historian Dr. Shivkumar Singh Kaushikya, this Puri has been made since ancient times. No big event like marriage, Mundan Sanskar, Tilkotsav and Brahma Bhojan etc. is complete without this Puri. Its taste is amazing and it does not spoil for a long time.
Big Puri recipe
According to the famous confectioner of Ballia, the importance of badi puri is very big and it takes a lot of hard work to make it…
Preparing the dough: Special attention is paid to the preparation of its flour. After adding water, Desi ghee or refined oil is added to the kneaded flour and it has to be kneaded for a long time.
Making the dough: The dough is prepared by cutting it in round shape by hand.
Puri Size: By applying oil or ghee on a big rolling pin and stand, it is given a big round shape.
Fry: The prepared puri is fried in boiling oil or ghee. After this, it is cooled in the fan air and folded and then served for eating.
Specialty of Badi Puri
In some districts of Purvanchal and Bihar, the program is incomplete without Badi Puri. Its specialty is that it never gets spoiled. After the event, it is dried in the sun and mixed with jaggery syrup and made into a sweet dish, which is an excellent breakfast for many days. In this way, Badi Puri is not only tasty, but the tradition behind it and its special method make it special. Tasting this dish will definitely be a unique experience.
FIRST PUBLISHED : August 2, 2024, 10:51 IST