Lifestyle: From UP’s Bedmi to Bengal’s Luchi, how did taste change in different states?

Puris are not just a food item, but also show a glimpse of the tradition and culture of every place.

New Delhi: Our kitchen is very special. It can make a normal dish special by giving it a different taste. Puris, which are liked by everyone, but the way of making them is slightly different in every state. The flour and spices used in them give them a different taste. Sometimes they become the pride of breakfast, sometimes they enhance the beauty of the plate on the occasion of festivals and weddings.

Sometimes they are accompanied by light vegetables, sometimes their taste doubles with thick curry or sweet dish. Puris are not just a food item, but also show a glimpse of the tradition and culture of every place. Today we are going to tell you about the puris eaten in different states. Let's know in detail -

Bedmi Puri, Uttar Pradesh
Bedmi Puri is very famous in the streets of Delhi and UP. Especially on the occasion of festivals. This puri made by mixing urad dal paste and spices is a little thick, slightly crispy and very tasty. It is often served with potato curry, pickle or curd. Eating it keeps your stomach full for a long time.

Luchi, West Bengal and Assam
In Bengal it is not called puri, but luchi. It is made from refined flour, so it is absolutely white, soft and melts in the mouth. It is served with cholar dal i.e. gram dal or potato dum. Luchi and slightly sweet dal breakfast on Sunday morning is normal in the houses of Bengal.

Semolina Puri, Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, puris made from semolina (rava) are often found. These are crispier and stay puffed for a long time. They are served with Ker Sangri, Gatte ki Sabzi or Churma in Rajasthani thali.

Masala Puri, Gujarat
The masala puri of Gujarat is colourful and spicy. These puris are made by adding turmeric, red chilli powder, celery and sometimes fenugreek leaves to wheat flour. It is often eaten with Shrikhand or potato curry. It is definitely made on weddings and special occasions.

Puri-bhaji, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
The combination of puri-bhaji is the most favourite breakfast in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. In this, dry potato curry is eaten with normal wheat puri. Sometimes pickle is also served. From railway stations to dhabas and homes, you will find it to eat.

Salak Puri, Punjab and Haryana
If you see green puris, then understand that spinach is mixed in it. These puris are made by adding spinach puree to the flour. Its colour is green and the taste is slightly sweet. It is preferred to eat it with paneer ki sabji or raita. These puris are also considered healthy.