Poori Recipe (Puri)

Learn how to make soft and fluffy puri, also known as poori, is a classic Indian deep-fried bread made from unleavened whole wheat flour. This simple recipe uses basic ingredients and yields puris that are crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, and easy to make. Soft, fluffy, and golden, puris are often served with kheer during Indian festivals and special occasions. They pair perfectly with Indian curries like spicy matar paneer, comforting jeera aloo, or even a side of pickle.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour – 2 cups

• Salt – ½ tsp (optional)

• Water – approx. ¾ cup (add gradually as needed)

• Oil – for deep frying (about 2 to 3 cups depending on pan size)

Puri Recipe – How to Make Crispy & Puffy Indian Pooris

1. Make the Dough

• Take 2 cups of whole wheat flour in a mixing bowl.
• Add ½ tsp salt if using. Slowly add about ¾ cup water and knead the flour into a firm, smooth dough. The dough should be slightly stiff to help the puris puff up. Using too much water in the dough can make the puris soak up oil.

2. Shape the Dough Balls

• Divide the puri dough into small, lemon-sized balls by rolling them between your palms.

3. Roll the Puris

• Place one dough ball on a rolling board. Roll it out into a small circle about 4–5 inches wide using a rolling pin to shape puri.

• Repeat the same step with all dough balls to make perfect round puris and set aside.

4. Fry the Puris

• Pour about 2 to 3 cups of oil into a deep frying pan or wok. Let it heat on medium-high flame until it is hot enough for frying.
• Carefully slide in one puri (or 2–3 at a time if your pan is large with enough oil).

• Use a skimmer slotted spoon to gently press and flip the puri, frying evenly from both sides until puri puff up and turn light golden brown.

5. Drain the Oil

• Remove the puri from the hot oil and place them on a paper napkin or kitchen towel to soak up excess oil.

6. Serve Soft and Fluffy Puri

• Serve hot puris with matar paneer, chole, aloo sabzi, or any curry of your choice.

Serving Suggestions

Puris (or pooris) taste best when served freshly fried and crispy with a variety of Indian dishes. For a North Indian meal, serve puris with matar paneer, chana masala, chole (chickpea curry), or jeera aloo (spiced cumin potato). Enjoy eating puri with sooji halwa or rice kheer for a perfect Indian sweet and savory combo.