Puri, Indian Puffed Flat Bread
February 25th, 2007 filed under Breads, Vegan
Puri is a whole wheat bread. Made on special occasions, especially popular among kids.
Makes 10.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup water (lukewarm)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Oil to deep fry
Method:
- Mix whole-wheat flour and salt . Add water as needed to make firm dough.
- Oil your palm and knead the dough until it is pliable. Dough for puri should be firm but smooth.
- Set the dough aside and cover with a damp cloth. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes or longer.
- Divide the dough in 10 equal parts.
- Take couple of drops of oil on your palm and roll the dough in balls and press it between your palms.
- Roll the dough into about 7-inch circule. If the dough is sticking to the rolling pin or rolling surface, put couple of drops of oil on the rolling pin and a couple of drops of oil on the surface.
- You can roll 4 to 5 purees before you start frying, but do not roll all the puries at once or they will begin to dry and not puff.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan on high heat; frying pan should have atleast 1 1/2 inch of oil. To check if oil is hot enough place a small piece of dough in oil and dough shpuld float to the top right away.
- Place the puri in the frying pan and press it with a skimmer, puri should puff right away.
- Tturn puri over. Puri should be light creamy brown from both sides. Take the puri out and place it on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
- Serve puri hot or store in covered container after they cool to room temperature.
[...] a traditional dinner, spiced nuts, bread pakoras and samosa for appetizer. The main course will be puri filled with urad dal, kadhu khata meeta, aloo gobhi, matar paneer, dahi vada, and cumin rice. For [...]
Hi Manjula!
Puri is same “Bánh tiêu” of Vietnamese, but it has pinch of sugar and sesame seed. Thanks
Dear Manjula Aunty,
Your recipes are such a valuable asset to my cooking. Greatly appreciated, and great videos. The puris turned out exactly like you said they would. As they say in America, you rock!!
Thanks
Dear Manjula,
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful recipes on the internet. I find you and your cooking an inspiration and a delight. My husband is especially happy with Indian vegetarian) food and a big fan.
I’m looking forward to see even more recipes from you soon.
Love from Romania,
Dana
Dear Manjula,
My mother-in-law in Delhi recommended me to look at your website. I am not of Indian descent, but I occasionally cook Indian food for my family. I cook several dishes very well, but have always avoided trying to make the breads. Now after watching your videos, I’m sure I can succeed at making them with a little practice. I’ll let you know how they come out.
Keep up the good work! I really appreciate your efforts! Your kind and gentle manner reminds me of my husband’s family and brings up good memories of lovely meals and good company.
Your fan in L.A. County, California, U.S.A.,
Jennifer
[...] I also made some more homemade yogurt for this week, as well as indian cheese / rasgulla and indian flatbread for a snack (which Kevin helped gobble down right after work!). It was the first time I made [...]
Hello Dimps,
If dough is not knead enough puri will not puff another reason if oil is not hot enough puri will be oily and will not puff.
i wish i could make such nice pooris, my puris never puff up ..i get hard puris and oily ..any suggestions?
Thank you for showing me how to make poori’s. I made them the other night but they came out a little too crispy. I definitely fried them too long. I love that I can watch you make something online. It makes it a lot easier for when I make it.
Dear Manjula Madam,
I am tryiong out all your recepies and its coming out very well.
You are so sweet, very slowly you are teaching how to cook.
I like your style.
I am vaishnavist so i don’t eat Onion and Garlic, so all your recepies are very helpful to me.
Thanks & Regards
Sona