Puri
Indian Indian - Street Food and Snacks

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

  • • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • • 2 tbsp semolina
  • • 1 tbsp oil
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 3/4 cup water
  • • 2 cups oil for deep frying

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the flour, semolina, oil, and salt with water into a firm, smooth dough and rest it for 15 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a 3-inch circle without using dry flour.

3
Phase 3

Heat the oil in a kadhai until a small piece of dough rises to the top quickly.

4
Phase 4

Slide in one puri at a time and press gently with a slotted spoon so it puffs up, then flip and fry until golden.

5
Phase 5

Drain on paper and serve the puris hot with aloo bhaji or chana masala.