{"id":16242,"date":"2013-12-20T20:49:55","date_gmt":"2013-12-21T01:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=16242"},"modified":"2023-09-20T12:11:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T16:11:19","slug":"puffed-up-poori-popular-indian-fried-bread-made-with-unleavened-wheat-dough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/puffed-up-poori-popular-indian-fried-bread-made-with-unleavened-wheat-dough\/","title":{"rendered":"Puffed Up Poori- Popular Indian Fried Bread | Made With Unleavened Wheat Dough"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31196\" src=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/perfect-puffed-up-poori-Indian-fried-bread-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/perfect-puffed-up-poori-Indian-fried-bread-recipe.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/perfect-puffed-up-poori-Indian-fried-bread-recipe-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/perfect-puffed-up-poori-Indian-fried-bread-recipe-45x60.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Perfectly puffed-up pooris are a treat to the eyes and taste buds&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Puffed poori, also known simply as &#8220;poori&#8221; or &#8220;puris,&#8221; is a popular Indian fried bread made from unleavened wheat dough. It is a staple in many Indian households and is commonly served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Pooris are loved for their crispy and puffed texture, making them a delightful accompaniment to various Indian dishes.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, I wasn&#8217;t that good at making pooris, the pooris were hesitant enough to puff up and that made me weep like a baby.<\/p>\n<p>I didn&#8217;t give up that quickly, I wanted to master the art of poori making. So, I tried making it a few times and realized that I was doing a few things really wrong. When I corrected those, all the pooris I&#8217;d made started to puff up like a balloon and looked spectacular too. Yay, I rock!<\/p>\n<p><strong>For those who want to make perfect pooris, here I am sharing a few tricks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poori dough should be a little firm not too soft (while chapati dough should be soft).<\/li>\n<li>Rolled poori dough shouldn&#8217;t be too thin, it should be slightly thick.<\/li>\n<li>The oil for frying pooris must be hot. Before starting to fry, drop a small piece of dough into the oil if it floats on the top immediately the oil is hot enough.<\/li>\n<li>The dough should be completely submerged in the oil, so there should be enough oil.<\/li>\n<li>As it starts to fry, press gently with a slotted spoon. This will help it puff up. You&#8217;ll see it swell and turn golden brown. If the oil is at the perfect temperature the poori will puff up by itself.<\/li>\n<li>For making crispy pooris: Add a tablespoon of Semolina or rava along with the wheat flour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you follow these and the recipe, you will make amazing puffed-up pooris. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31195\" src=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/puffed-up-poori-popular-indian-fried-bread.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/puffed-up-poori-popular-indian-fried-bread.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/puffed-up-poori-popular-indian-fried-bread-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/puffed-up-poori-popular-indian-fried-bread-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation Pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Making pooris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16246\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/making-poori.jpg\" alt=\"making poori\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/making-poori.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/making-poori-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/making-poori-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16245\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/frying-poori.jpg\" alt=\"frying poori\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/frying-poori.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/frying-poori-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/frying-poori-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/kerala-beef-roast-recipe-garnished-with-roasted-coconut-slices-an-ultimate-culinary-delight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My favorite combination is poori with Kerala beef roast, click the link for recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/kerala-beef-roast-recipe-garnished-with-roasted-coconut-slices-an-ultimate-culinary-delight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31187\" src=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Kerala-beef-roast-with-coconut-slices.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Kerala-beef-roast-with-coconut-slices.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Kerala-beef-roast-with-coconut-slices-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Kerala-beef-roast-with-coconut-slices-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/poori.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Poori &#8211; Fried Wheat Bread<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Bread<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Indian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT15M\">15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT20M\">20 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT35M\">35 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Wheat flour or Atta- 2 cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Semolina or Rava- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Oil- 2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Water- 1 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Oil- for deep frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a bowl, combine the wheat flour, semolina, salt, and oil till crumbs have formed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Semolina will make the poori crispy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">For 2 cups flour, I&#8217;ve added 1 cup water.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Gradually add water while kneading the dough.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">The dough has to be smooth and firm. Not too soft, not too hard.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 10 minutes. This helps the gluten relax and makes it easier to work with.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Divide the dough into small, equal-sized portions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Grease a wooden or chapati board with oil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the dough ball on it &amp; roll it to a small slightly thick round shape.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Don&#8217;t keep aside the rolled dough for too long, it will get dry, fry it as soon as you roll it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">You can check if the oil is hot enough by dropping a small piece of dough into it. If it sizzles and rises to the surface, it&#8217;s ready.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Make sure to have enough oil, the dough should submerge in the oil completely.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Carefully slide in one of the flattened dough into the hot oil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">As it starts to fry, press gently with a slotted spoon. This will help it puff up. You&#8217;ll see it swell and turn golden brown.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If the oil is at the right temperature, the poori will puff up by itself.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">The oil has to be hot otherwise the poori won&#8217;t puff up.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After it&#8217;s completely puffed up, flip it over and fry for a few more seconds.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After the poori has turned golden in color, using a slotted spoon take it out of the oil and transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Poori should be served hot to retain the puffiness, it will lose its puffiness when it turns cold.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Poori can be served with chicken or beef or mutton roast or with vegetable stew or potato masala.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Perfectly puffed-up pooris are a treat to the eyes and taste buds&#8230; Puffed poori, also known simply as &#8220;poori&#8221; or &#8220;puris,&#8221; is a popular Indian fried bread made from unleavened wheat dough. It is a staple in many Indian households and is commonly served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 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