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Mauritian Dholl Puri with Curried Split Peas

Name: Mauritian Dholl Puri with Curried Split Peas
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon oil; 3/4 cup warm water; 1 cup split yellow peas; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 cup coconut milk; Salt to taste; Chopped cilantro; Sliced green chilies

This delectable flatbread dish is filled with curried split peas, offering an explosion of flavor that’s sure to delight your taste buds.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 15, 2025

Mauritian Dholl Puri with Curried Split Peas — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

40 min

Cook

2 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dholl Puri Dough

For the Split Peas Filling

For the Curry Sauce

For the Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 449 kcal
Protein: 12.5 g
Carbs: 56.2 g
Fat: 21.7 g
Fiber: 6.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2695 kcal
Protein: 75 g
Carbs: 337 g
Fat: 130 g
Fiber: 41 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups all-purpose flour	910	25	192	2	6
1/2 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon oil	120	0	0	14	0
3/4 cup warm water	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup split yellow peas	230	16	40	1	16
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric	8	0	1	0	0
1 tablespoon cumin seeds	22	1	3	1	1
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 onion, finely chopped	40	1	9	0	2
2 garlic cloves, minced	8	0	2	0	0
1 tablespoon curry powder	25	1	4	1	1
1 cup coconut milk	1080	9	38	83	15
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Chopped cilantro	1	0	0	0	0
Sliced green chilies	11	1	2	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dholl Puri Dough

1
Mix dry ingredients
Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
2
Form dough
Add oil and gradually mix in warm water to form a soft dough.
3
Knead and rest
Knead well and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: Let the dough rest to ensure soft, fluffy puris.

Preparing the Split Peas Filling

1
Cook peas
Boil split peas with turmeric and salt until soft; drain well.
Tip: Ensure peas are thoroughly drained to prevent a soggy filling.
2
Grind peas
Grind peas with cumin seeds to a coarse paste.
Tip: If using a food processor, pulse intermittently to control texture.
3
Cool mixture
Allow to cool before using.

How to Make Mauritian Dholl Puri with Curried Split Peas

Total time: 2 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Cook puris
Divide dough into small balls, flatten each, fill with peas mixture, seal edges, roll out flat, and pan-fry on a hot, greased griddle until golden, flipping once.
2
Prepare curry sauce
Heat oil, sauté onions and garlic, add curry powder, coconut milk, and season.