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Puri Tarkari in Launceston

Puffed fried bread with potato curry — the festival breakfast

1 restaurants serving Puri Tarkari across Australia
Puri Tarkari — traditional Nepali dish

About Puri Tarkari

Puri Tarkari pairs puffed deep-fried wheat breads (puri) with a simple spiced potato curry — the traditional Nepali breakfast for festivals, pujas, family gatherings and Saturday mornings. The puris balloon in hot oil and are eaten by tearing and scooping the curry. Nepali restaurants and community events in Australia serve puri tarkari for brunches and religious functions.

How to Make Puri Tarkari

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min 4 servings ≈ 430 kcal/serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain flour, salt, water for stiff puri dough
  • 4 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 4 garlic cloves, ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • Oil for deep frying; green chillies, coriander

Instructions

  1. 1Knead a stiff dough; rest 20 minutes, then roll small discs.
  2. 2For the tarkari: temper cumin, garlic and onion; add tomato and spices, then potatoes and water; simmer until soft.
  3. 3Deep-fry each puri — press gently and it will puff into a ball.
  4. 4Drain and serve hot, tearing the puris to scoop the potato curry.

Recipes vary between households and restaurants — use the listings below to find Puri Tarkari made by Nepali cooks near you.

Puri Tarkari for Your Event

Planning a wedding, birthday or community function? Nepali caterers across Australia prepare puri tarkari and full menus for events of any size.

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Cook Puri Tarkari at Home

Find Nepali spices, lentils, beaten rice and specialty ingredients at grocery stores across Australia — everything in the recipe above is stocked.

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Dishes That Go With Puri Tarkari

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Puri Tarkari in Launceston

1 restaurants

Sherpa Nepalese Restaurant

Launceston, TAS

Full Menu

★ 4.5 (90 reviews)

Finding Puri Tarkari in Launceston

Use the restaurant listings above to compare locations, menus, opening hours and contact options before travelling. A listing indicates that the business is associated with Puri Tarkari, but recipes, portion sizes, fillings, spice levels and daily availability can differ. Contact the restaurant directly if you need vegetarian, vegan, halal or allergy-related information, and confirm whether the dish is available for dine-in, takeaway or delivery on the day you plan to order.

What to ask before ordering

Ask how Puri Tarkari is prepared, what accompaniments are included, and whether advance ordering is recommended for groups. Prices and menus can change, so treat directory details as a discovery guide rather than a guaranteed current menu. You can also browse all Nepali restaurants in Launceston or compare other Nepali dishes.

For catering or a large takeaway order, provide the number of guests and required collection or delivery time. Confirm quantities, packaging, reheating instructions, dietary labels and the final price in writing. This is especially useful when ordering several dishes for a shared meal or community event.

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