Puri

An unleavened deep fried Indian bread made with a combination of whole wheat and white flour that is enjoyed hot and crispy, especially at weddings.

Ingredients

1. 250 gram white flour
2. 250 grams wheat flour
3. 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil
4. 200 ml water
5. Vegetable oil for frying
6. 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Mix the white and wheat flour with the half a cup of vegetable oil
2. Add some water gradually and work the mixture until it turns to a a soft dough
3. Wrap the dough in a damp kitchen towel and allow to rest for 30 minutes
4. Knead the dough one last time and make small balls
5. With the palm of your hand press each ball slowly
6. Flatten each dough ball with a rolling pin (about 0.25 cm thick)
7. In a flat pan, heat oil on medium heat for deep frying
8. Place each puri into pan and allow to cook one at a time
9. Move puri in oil and as soon as puri expands, turn over and immediately remove from pan
10. Drain on a kitchen paper to absorb excess oil