How Do You Make Puri?
A puri (pronounced poori) is a South Asian unleavened bread primarily found in Northern India made from a dough of atta (whole grain durum wheat flour), water and salt by rolling it out into discs of approximately the size of palm and deep frying it in ghee or vegetable oil. • Cooking Time: 20 minutes; • Preparation Time: 10 minutes; • Makes: 20-25 Puris • Prepare a plate with a paper towel on it for cooked puries. • In a bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, vegetable oil & salt, mix well using fingers. • Slowly add about 3/4 cups warm water, just enough to form a firm dough and knead till smooth. • Divide into small balls about golf-ball size, and roll out into 3″ rounds on an oiled board. • Heat vegetable oil for frying, in a wok or kadhai (special Indian utensil for deep frying). • Add a little salt to the oil to keep it from smoking. • Fry the puri one at a time, holding them under the oil on the first side until they puff. Turn and fry until light brown & place on paper-toweled d
