Puffed puri
Small rounds of dough that puff into golden balloons in hot oil, perfect with potato curry.
- Time40 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.45 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix both flours and the salt. Rub in 1 tbsp oil, then add the water and bring together into a firm dough.
- 2
Knead for 5 minutes, cover and rest for 20 minutes.
20 min - 3
Divide into 16 small balls. Roll each into a circle about 10cm across, evenly thin with no thick spots.
- 4
Heat the frying oil in a deep pan until a small piece of dough sizzles and rises straight away. Slide in a puri and gently press it under the oil with a spoon.
- 5
It should puff up in seconds. Fry for 20 seconds on each side until golden, then lift out and drain on kitchen paper.
- 6
Cook one or two at a time and serve warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.