A puri or poori is an Indian unleavened bread made from a dough of atta (whole grain durum wheat flour), water and salt by rolling it out into discs of approximately 12 cm diameter and deep frying it in ghee or vegetable oil. Traditionally served in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) it is best eaten if it is served immediately. This ensures maximum taste and also delights guests with a puffed up version which gradually sinks as it releases hot air. Torn off pieces are folded and used to pick up beans/rice/etc which are too small or messy to be eaten with fingers alone. Puri is usually served at special or ceremonial functions; they sometimes play a part in ceremonial rituals when various vegetarian foods are offered in prayer.

Puri is often served with potato masala or with korma. A variant of the puri is the Chola puri which is thrice as big as a regular puri and thus a single chola puri often constitutes a full meal.

Indian breads | Pakistani cuisine

Puri (Brot) | பூரி (உணவு)