Indian Fry Bread - Poori

A Very popular Indian Fry Bread, Poori(also spelt) puri, is wickedly delicious. There is a variety of puri made. 

Indian fry bread recipe is made either with whole wheat flour or plain flour or a mixture of both. Plain flour puris are softer and whiter. But using whole wheat flour is healthier and I find it tastier. 

I always use whole wheat flour. A little semolina or gram flour can also be added if you like it a little crisp like I do. 

By adding a few other ingredients, you can vary the taste, color of the puri. Such as Masala-Poori ,  Palak-Poori , Bhatura.

You can mix the dough and keep in the fridge for 2-3 days and make puris whenever you want. You can also take this indian fried bread with you when you go for a picnic as puris can keep for a day or two. My family loves them.

How to make Poori:

Ingredients:

• whole wheat flour - 2 cups
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• water to form dough
• oil for deep frying.

Preparation

• Mix flour, salt, two tea spoons oil.
• Add water little by little and form a tight dough ball. Keep aside for 20 minutes.
• Form the dough in small lime sized balls.

Cooking Method -

1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan. It should be on medium hot once it is heated well.
2. Roll each dough ball into a round of about 3".
3. Put the round carefully in the hot oil. It will puff up like a ball. Let fry for 2-3 seconds. Turn on to the other side. Let cook for 5 seconds or till it is golden brown.
4. Take out the puri and drain well.

   Serve hot with any curry of your choice. But it is best with Potato Subji/Aloo Bhaji or with Potato Curry

You may also find interesting

• Palak-Poori - Spinach Fry Bread
• Masala-Poori - Spicy Fry Bread
• Bhatura - A variety of Indian Fry Bread

A few flat breads

• Paratha - North Indian Rich Flat Bread
• Methi Paratha - Fenugreek leaves and Whole wheat flour flat bread.
• Palak Paratha - Spinach leaves and Whole wheat flour flat bread.
• Aloo Paratha - Potato Bread - Potato stuffed flat bread