Puri (food)
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A puri or poori is an Indian unleavened bread made from a dough of atta (whole grain durum wheat flour), water and salt by rolling it out into discs of approximately 12 cm diameter and deep frying it in ghee or vegetable oil. Traditionally served in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) it is best eaten if it is served immediately. This ensures maximum taste and also delights guests with a puffed up version which gradually sinks as it releases hot air. Torn off pieces are folded and used to scoop beans/rice/etc which are too small or messy to be eaten with fingers alone. Puri is usually served at special or ceremonial functions; they sometimes play a part in ceremonial rituals when various vegetarian foods are offered in prayer.
Puri is often usually served with potato masala or with korma, although in coastal Orissa, it is also eaten with dal (lentils). A variant of the puri is the Chola puri which is thrice as big as a regular puri and thus a single chola puri often constitutes a full meal. Another variant of the puri popular in the eastern states of West Bengal and Orissa is the Luchi. The dough for Luchi is prepared with Maida (White Flour) rather than whole wheat flour. Ajwain seeds are often added to the dough.
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