Puri is a popular Indian deep-fried bread made from wheat flour. It’s light, puffy, and golden, often served with curries, vegetables, or sweets.
Ingredients (for 8–10 puris)
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)
- 2 tsp oil or ghee
- Water (as needed to make a dough)
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Make the dough:
- Mix wheat flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- Add 2 tsp oil and slowly add water to knead a soft, smooth dough.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
- Roll the puris:
- Divide the dough into small balls (about lemon-sized).
- Roll each ball into a small circle, about 4–5 inches in diameter. Avoid rolling too thin.
- Fry the puris:
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Slide one puri into the hot oil; it should puff up quickly.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Best served hot with chana masala, aloo curry, or halwa.
If you want, I can give a combo recipe for a full Indian breakfast using puris with a simple potato curry and sweet halwa. That’s a classic combo in India.
Do you want me to do that?
