A deep-fried bread from Indian cuisine, typically round and puffed, made from unleavened dough. Often served with curries and other dishes.
From Hindi पूरी (puri), derived from Sanskrit पूरिका (purika) meaning 'filled cake.' The bread gets its name from how it puffs up and becomes 'filled' with air when deep-fried.
Puri's magical transformation from flat dough to puffed bread happens because the intense heat creates steam that inflates the dough like a balloon. In Indian culture, the perfect round puri is considered a sign of a skilled cook and good fortune.
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