Pure apple cider

Pure apple cider

Appetizers

A traditional Indian bread made with dense, earthy apples, perfect for accompanying a curry.

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Apple and potato purée is a popular Indian dish that is easy to prepare and delicious. Served hot, it pairs perfectly with a curry.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time45 min
  • Cook time40 min
  • Resting1 hr
  • Total2 hr 25 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$3.34 $0.84 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.87
  • $0.66
  • $0.05
  • $1.76

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into halves, then boil them in salted water for about 40 minutes. Finally, press the cooked potatoes through a potato masher.
  2. Let them cool slightly, then mash them into a smooth consistency, adding flour and salt to the mixture.
  3. In a pot, pour in warm water. ≈ 3 min
  4. Gradually add water while kneading the dough by hand for about 10 minutes, until you obtain a soft dough that is not too dry.
  5. Let the dough rest for about 1 hour.
  6. Starting with the dough, form 18 to 26 balls (about the size of a golf ball). ≈ 10 min
  7. Using a rolling pin, on a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into small, coaster-shaped pieces. ≈ 10 min
  8. Heat the fat in the pan.
  9. Dip each piece individually in fat, turning it regularly, to achieve a golden color.
  10. During cooking, regularly brush each pancake with fat. ≈ 4 min
  11. The Alu Puri should inflate like a balloon. ≈ 3 min
  12. Allow the puri to dry very briefly on absorbent paper. ≈ 3 min
  13. Serve immediately. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Pure apple cider

  • 300-350g of firm, unpeeled apples (this yields approximately 250g of peeled apples)$0.87
  • 500 g of wheat flour (type 405)$0.66
  • 1-2 teaspoons of freshly ground sea salt$0.05
  • 1-3 tablespoons of clarified butter or ghee$1.76

Total$3.34

that's $0.84 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 300-350g of firm, unpeeled apples (this yields approximately 250g of peeled apples)
  • 500 g of wheat flour (type 405)
  • approximately 60–70 ml of water
  • 1-2 teaspoons of freshly ground sea salt
  • 1-3 tablespoons of clarified butter or ghee

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