All-time Favourite Puri Recipes

The puri needs no introduction to any Indian. It is perhaps one of the most versatile and popular of Indian foods, well-known and much-liked not just in all states of India but in other parts of the world as well. Whether it is a rich and spongy batura or a light and crispy whole wheat flour puri, be it a plain one or a spicy version, everybody loves puris!

The puri is basically a deep-fried snack made with dough. The dough is made of flour, water and salt, sometimes perked up with a few spices or pureed veggies or greens. This dough is then shaped into small discs using a rolling pin and deep-fried. There are many varieties of puri s such as plain ones, stuffed ones, and crispy jar snack puris that last for a week.

Whenever you are planning the menu for a party or a festive meal, do not forget to include puri in it, because puris are loved by all. It is a dish that appeals to young and old alike. Depending on the other items you are serving in that meal, you can select a simple puri or a stuffed one. A puri is apt for everyday meals too. When you are in a hurry, you can quickly make stuffed puris and serve them with curds – everybody will be happy and your job will also be easy!

Puris are popular in all parts of India. Puri with Aloo or Shrikand in the West, Puri with Potato Masala in the South, Puri with Palak in the East and Puri with Chana or Sooji Halwa in the North are some of the evergreen combos that one never tires of having! If you are a puri lover, you will feel at home in any Indian restaurant anywhere in the world.