Puri on a plate | |
Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
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Region or state | Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Caribbean |
Associated cuisine | India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Trinidad and Tobago |
Serving temperature | Hot or cold |
Main ingredients | Atta |
Variations | Bhatoora, Luchi, Sevpuri, Panipuri |
Puri, also poori, is a type of deep-fried bread, made from unleavened whole-wheat flour, originated from the Indian subcontinent.
Puris are most commonly served as breakfast or snacks. It is also served at special or ceremonial functions as part of ceremonial rituals along with other vegetarian food offered in Hindu prayer as prasadam. When hosting guests it is common in some households to serve puri in place of roti, as a small gesture of formality.