Ingredients for Plain puri

Four cups of whole-wheat flour

One-fourth teaspoon of salt

Two cups of water

Oil for deep-frying

Method for Plain puri
Put the flour and salt in a shallow bowl. Mix it well and then pour water, about one fourth cup at a time. Knead the whole-wheat flour and water after adding water each time. The dough will be stiff and smooth and such that it will not stick to the hands. Cover and keep it for half an hour.

Heat oil for frying and break off a small handful of dough about one half to two inch ball. Spread out the dough and make it in the shape of a circle. Repeat this method for the entire dough. Deep fry each puri separately until it is golden brown and fully puffed. Turn both the sides and fry to make a perfect puri. Remove them from oil and place on a blotting paper to drain the excess oil. Serve hot. It can be stored for a couple of hours.

One should not overeat puris as it is an oily preparation. Person with high cholesterol, diabetes and heart diseases should avoid this preparation.