Puri (food)

Puri

Puri on a plate
Place of origin	Indian subcontinent
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
Cookbook: Puri

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.