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 the puris 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 keepin 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. Your family would love them too!

How to make Poori:

Ingredients for Puri:

• 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 in a bowl.
• Add water little by little and form a tight dough ball. Keep aside for about 15-20 minutes.
• Divide the dough in small lime sized balls.

Cooking Method for Puri

1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Once it is heated well, reduce to medium hot .
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.
4. Turn on to the other side. Let cook for 5 seconds or till it is golden brown.
5. Take out the puri from the oil and drain well.

Serve hot with any curry of your choice.

Puri is best with Potato Subji/Aloo Bhaji or with Potato Curry

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