62 Responses to “Puri / Poori”

1. laks Says:
   March 24th, 2008 at 2:14 pm

   wow! you rock gals!! Awesome site with awesome recipes! Pooris look amazing!
   BTW, your kadai looks very good- Where can we get that?

   Thanks and looking forward to lots and lots of exciting recipes from you!

   Laks

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2. Mona Says:
   March 24th, 2008 at 9:58 pm

   That video was very informative, you guys shared some very good tips, Thanks! I wanted to have those very well swelled up puris..

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3. Angelica Says:
   April 8th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

   Hi,

   Your site is the most amazing cooking site ever!I regularly visit your site, its just irresistable.

   I am a big fan of Puri…I live in the states and I cant really find any chappati flour.I was wondering if we can use All-purpose white flour instead of chappati flour.Is it possible?

   Angelica, USA.

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   Jessica Reply:
   August 6th, 2009 at 8:06 pm

   I heard that you can use whole wheat flour.

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4. hetal Says:
   April 8th, 2008 at 2:24 pm

   Chapati flour is available in any Indian grocery store. Hopefully you have one near you. All-purpose flour (aka maida) is not suitable to make puris because they will become too rubbery. If you absolutely cannot find an Indian store, you can try using Whole Wheat Flour available in your local supermarket and mixing in a little all-purpose flour (2/3 wheat, 1/3 all-purpose). Your puris may look a little browner.

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5. sherry Says:
   April 16th, 2008 at 10:45 pm

   wow!!! this site is amazing…i luv eating gud food like that.i never cooked this kind ov stuff but now i `ll give it a shot. u gurls r doing great job.

   sherry

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6. Anonymous Says:
   April 17th, 2008 at 12:13 am

   they taste great!!!

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7. sarah Says:
   May 25th, 2008 at 4:26 pm

   Hi,

   Great website – I’ll give you guys a hint though instead of going through all this just simply buy “Flour Tortillas” (not corn but flour) and deep fry them. They’ll turn out exactly like pooris. I am very finicky when it comes to food and am i telling it it’ll turn out great. Anyways, awesome website please do continue making great dishs. Thanks

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8. Charunima Says:
   October 15th, 2008 at 4:31 pm

   Hi Hetal & Anuja,
   I made pooris for the first time. Out of the 15 pooris that I made, only 5 came out puffed up & soft. Others were a little bit hard, rubbery and flat. WHERE could I’ve gone wrong? I got the flour from Indian store only. But I was kneading it for nearly 10 mins or so. And I just couldn’t get the thickness right and even. ANY SUGGESTIONS?
   BTW, where did you get your Deep-fry Pan from? It looks like enamel. Because the karahi that you get here is flat. And if its tends to be deep (about 3 inches or higher), the width of the pan is so large that I need to use atleast 750 ml. of oil for deep-frying. PLEASE ADVISE about this also.

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9. Devin Says:
   October 28th, 2008 at 6:18 pm

   My mom also makes puri/poori and she serves it with kheer/rice pudding/sweet rice and it taste great you should try it

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10. anuja Says:
    October 28th, 2008 at 6:51 pm

    Sounds great! Will try it;-)

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11. Aruna Says:
    January 1st, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    In south we serve with potato curry! tatste gr8

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12. Priya Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    Hi mam,

    I guess something is wrong with the link here. I want to see puri video and it shows bhel puri video here. pl check it.

    -Priya-

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13. hetal Says:
    March 11th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Hi Priya,

    Thanks for bringing the problem to our attention. It has been fixed.

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14. Ram Says:
    March 20th, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    Hi Curry Girls,
    Trying to loose weight, I stumbled upon your site. My wife does not know how I learned to cook this well after not making any effort to learn from her for the past 22 years!!!. I am going to tell her the secret of my success pretty soon. I thank you very sincerely for making it possible to eat healthy, tasty and wise. The way you teach is simple and classy, even a man can learn to cook.
    My daughter no more puts the sign “Danger, Man Cooking”.
    Regards and Thanks a lot,
    Ram

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15. hetal Says:
    March 20th, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    Hi Ram,

    Wow! What great feedback. It’s so nice to see that ShowMeTheCurry.com has made cooking easy and do-able for everyone – not just women. Thanks so much for sharing your story and we wish you all the best in your cooking endeavor.

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16. FH Says:
    September 4th, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    Thanks so much for the video! I can’t wait to try this. In fact, I made the dough this morning but didn’t have time to roll it out. Can I leave it in the fridge covered with a wet towel and roll it out later?

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    hetal Reply:
    September 10th, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    Sorry for the late response. You can definitely roll it out later. We’d suggest putting it in a container with a tight fitting lid so that the dough doesn’t dry out. Be sure to bring the dough to room temp before rolling it.

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17. jyothi Says:
    February 1st, 2010 at 9:05 pm

    First of all u girls rock………thanks for ur show! i learnd a lot…. can u tell me a tip on how to store left over oil from frying , so that i can store for a long time.

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    hetal Reply:
    February 3rd, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    Hi Jyothi,

    It is not good to use leftover oil from frying. Once oil has been heated and then cools down, the chemical composition changes. If you notice, the oil becomes thicker. The best thing to do is to plan a few frying things all together. This way, you get the most out of your oil. You can fry things like paneer for later use (just freeze it).

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18. Vidya Says:
    February 14th, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Hi Hetal & Anuja,

    I love your recipes and i always refer to your website, when i want to try something new.

    Can you please tell me where i can find the kind of strainer you used in this recipe?
    I tried this Poori recipe, but they became hard after sometime. What could’ve gone wrong?

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19. Lavanya Says:
    February 14th, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    Hello Hetal and Anuja,

    your puris look awesome, dyi recommend adding a little sooji to the wheat flour, so that they come out crispy.

    Also your kadai looks great can you please tell me where we can get them.

    Thanks,
    Lavanya

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    hetal Reply:
    February 16th, 2010 at 2:34 am

    Hi Lavanya,

    Yes, if you want, you can add a bit of sooji. Our kadhai is about 20 yrs old It was purchased from an Indian store…not sure if they are still available but you can check some of the larger Indian grocery stores that carry pots and pans.

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20. Betty Says:
    April 15th, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    Hi Hetal and Anuja,

    I made poori’s last night along with the chana masala recipe from your website. They turned out awesome! Thank you for making it so easy for us novice cooks!

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21. ami Says:
    May 3rd, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    Hey
    we lost the puri video again

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22. sd Says:
    May 10th, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    Hi Hetal and Anuja,

    Can u please post the receipe of “Bhatura”??, what we eat with Chole.

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    hetal Reply:
    May 10th, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    Hi SD,

    We have it on our list to do. Thanks.

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23. priya Says:
    May 14th, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    Hi,

    I wish I was one of your neighbours. Great cooking.Hats off to you.My favourite hobby has become checking your videos. Wish you lots of success in your life.

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24. Erich Says:
    May 30th, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    I’ve been enjoying your video demonstrations – they’re great. Where did you get the metal board (chakla)that you are rolling out your puris on? I haven’t seen anything like it available. Thanks, and keep up to good work!

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    hetal Reply:
    May 30th, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    Hi Erich,

    Our chakla is from India. You may be able to find one at one of the larger Indian grocers that carry pots/pans, etc.

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25. durga Says:
    June 15th, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    Can you tell us how to make poori’s in the microwave. Will it work?
    Thanks. Durga.

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    anuja Reply:
    June 15th, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    Hi Durga,
    Honestly, we have never heard of making puris in the microwave

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26. Preethi Says:
    September 15th, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    Hi, I am new to US & tried to make poori once in Canola oil, but I did not like the smell of the oil for frying…I used to use Sunflower oil in India. Can you suggest what is the best oil to use for frying, in US?
    Thanks

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    hetal Reply:
    September 16th, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    Hi Preethi,

    If you don’t like to use canola oil for frying, you can try corn or peanut oil.

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    Preethi Reply:
    September 16th, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    Thanks Hetal, I appreciate it:))

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27. Anonymous Says:
    November 9th, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    can i use self rising flour

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    hetal Reply:
    November 29th, 2010 at 11:36 pm

    We have never tried using self rising flour for puri but it should work. You may want to try a small batch.

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28. Anonymous Says:
    November 9th, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    can i use flat pan for frying

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    hetal Reply:
    November 29th, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    Yes, you can use a flat pan however, the oil should be deep enough so that the puri will not touch the bottom.

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29. Anonymous Says:
    November 25th, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    can you please reply my query 27 and 28

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30. asha Says:
    February 1st, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    what brand of whole wheat flour do you guys use?

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31. R Says:
    February 3rd, 2011 at 5:28 am

    Hi Hetal/Anuja,

    Whenever I try to make pooris, when I am deep-frying them, somehow the oil gets into the poori and when I take a piece of the poori, I see a lot of oil. Where could I be going wrong? Please answer my question. Your recipe looks very good.

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32. Fathima Says:
    February 13th, 2011 at 4:05 am

    Hi sisters, I’m SriLankan from saudiArabia. Although I had seen your videos in YouTube for one year it is appear to see your webside for this few months. I’m very happy. I have tried to make POORI a lot of time but it will not come puff up. I tried with Maidha & wheat flour also. Please can you tell me how I can get puff?

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33. Anonymous Says:
    February 27th, 2011 at 11:36 am

    can i add sugar sweeter side

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34. neelam Says:
    June 19th, 2011 at 5:10 am

    Hi Ladies,

    Absolutely love your recipes and videos. I am planning on making a special breakfast tomorrow for my father in law as it is fathers day tomorrow. So, decided to stop by here and watch the video on poori, so that I can make nice fluffy ones. I am planning on making poori, Daal(yellow moong daal), Halwa (sindhi seera) and fried aloo for breakfast tomorrow, all his favorite. Thanks again for wonderful recipes and I love how you both make the cooking look so simple.

    Keep up the good work. I am recommending this site to all my friends.

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    hetal Reply:
    June 22nd, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Thanks so much for your support Neelam! Hope your FIL enjoyed his special treat!

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35. Kavita Says:
    June 22nd, 2011 at 4:24 am

    Can you roll puri and freeze it for a day, and fry next day for lunch…??

    if yes, what is the best way?

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    hetal Reply:
    June 22nd, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    Hi Kavita,

    You can roll puri and keep them in the refrigerator (not freezer) until the next day. You have to keep some kind of wax or parchment paper in between each one so that they don’t stick to each other and keep them in an air tight ziploc bag.

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36. Anonymous Says:
    August 7th, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    Hi, I love your recipes when I watch your video it just seems so simple,
    But may I know do you guys live in India? And us that how you have many Indian stuff?

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    hetal Reply:
    August 7th, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    Thanks! We live in the US – Texas.

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37. laylat Iss-haq Says:
    September 27th, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    you girls rock!!!i have tried alot of ur recipes and wow i have to admit,im real loving it,i enjoyed puri with my family it was extra delicious!!stay blessed girls we learn from you…

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    hetal Reply:
    September 27th, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    Thank you so much!

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38. Anonymous Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    can i add sugar

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    hetal Reply:
    October 19th, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    You could add a bit of sugar but this type of poori is not generally sweet.

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39. Anthony Says:
    October 26th, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    There is a Pizza Place in NYC that sells a Fabulous tasting pizza. The crust is Beyond anything I have ever had. The Crust is Light and Crunchy on the INSIDE! It is made in a 9″ pan in an Oven. They will not tell how this is accomplished. They are an Indian outfit. The secret is probably in the Dough. Do you have any ideas on how to get a Pizza Crust that is so light and crispy ON THE INSIDE? Thank You.

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    hetal Reply:
    October 28th, 2011 at 1:56 am

    Hi Anthony,

    mmmmmm….sounds really good. We do have a thin and crispy pizza crust recipe but cannot say for sure if that is what you are looking for (unless we make a trip to NYC ). Here is the link in case you want to try it out: http://showmethecurry.com/breads/homemade-pizza-crust-dough.html

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40. Mrs Reema Atif Says:
    January 19th, 2012 at 11:00 am

    hi Hetal/ Anuja… u both r so cute… i m frm Pakistan.. your poories are easy to cook and tasty, i try it and every1 loves it especially my father in law… thanx 2 both of u very much…

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41. Jessica Says:
    January 24th, 2012 at 3:49 am

    Hi Hetal and Anuja, I made Pooris last night for my kids and they really enjoyed it!! Between both of them they had about nine Pooris (with fish curry)

    Thanks for sharing all your wonderful recipes! I am a Sri lankan who loves Indian food

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    hetal Reply:
    January 25th, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Hi Jessica,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! Glad you and your family enjoyed the puris .

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42. Chetna Says:
    February 9th, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou

    I am so glad i saw ur receipe and tried making puris and it came out perfect, 6 yrs back when i had got married and tried on my own it was a big failure and after that i tried with your receipe and it came out perfect. My kids too njoyed and wanted to have more, as i had in small qty. they have told me to make again the next day and more.

    Thx a ton again to Hetal and Anuja.

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43. Addie Says:
    February 10th, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    Help!! I cannot get mine to puff up am I rolling it too thin?? What am I donning wrong?

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    hetal Reply:
    February 13th, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Hi Addie,

    It could be that it is rolled too thin. Try a thicker one and see if it makes any difference. If you pass your fingers/palm over the top, you will notice if it is rolled unevenly.

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