Puri Recipe

Puri means “Fried, Puffed Whole Wheat Flat Breads”. Puri is most commonly served at breakfast in India. It is also served at special or ceremonial functions, along with other vegetarian food. Puri can be served with halva, korma , Chana masala, dal, potato based curries, shrikhand. In some parts of India, puri is also served with a mixed vegetable dish, and a dessert prepared with rice, milk and sugar. Sev-puri is an Indian snack offered by street vendors who serve chat. Puri will be available almost in every Indian restaurant.

Ingredients for puri:

Indian whole wheat flour 2 cups.

Vegetable oil for deep frying.

Salt to taste

Water as required.

Preparation of puri:

• Slowly add about 3/4 cups warm water, just enough to form a firm dough, and knead till smooth.
• Cover, let rest at least ½ hour, and knead again briefly.
• If resting more than 1 hour, punch and knead dough again before rolling out.
• Divide into small balls about ball size, and roll out into 6" rounds on an oiled board.
• Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan.
• Fry the puri one at a time, holding them under the oil on the first side until they puff.
• Turn and fry till light brown.
• Take it into a plate, repeat this for making rest of the puri.
• Serve as soon as possible; these breads are not as good later.
• serve it with any Indian curry.