Puri
Indian Indian - South Indian Classics

Puri

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • • 1/4 cup fine semolina
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1 tbsp oil
  • • 1/2 cup water
  • • 1 1/2 cups peanut oil, for deep frying

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the flour, semolina, salt, and 1 tbsp oil with the water into a firm dough; rest 20 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Divide into small balls and roll into 4-inch circles without dusting flour.

3
Phase 3

Heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat.

4
Phase 4

Slide in a puri, press gently with a slotted spoon until it puffs, flip, and fry until golden.

5
Phase 5

Drain and serve hot with potato masala.