Zero-Oil Non-Fried Puri

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1.5 tbsp plain yogurt (dahi)
• water (As needed to make a slightly stiff dough; additional water is needed for boiling.)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the whole wheat flour, salt, and yogurt in a mixing bowl. Add water gradually and knead until a smooth, slightly stiff dough forms; avoid making the dough soft or sticky. The yogurt is important for the finished puris' texture.

2. 2

   Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a puri. Keep the rolled puris covered while preparing the remaining pieces so they do not dry out.

3. 3

   Bring a wide pot of water to a full boil. Carefully add the rolled puris to the boiling water and cook for about 2–3 minutes, until they float to the surface.

4. 4

   Remove the boiled puris from the water and gently wipe them with a clean cloth to remove surface moisture. They should be slightly dry before air-frying.

5. 5

   Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 5–6 minutes. Arrange the puris in the basket in a single layer, without overlapping them; cook in batches if necessary.

6. 6

   Air-fry the puris at 190°C for 4 minutes, watching carefully and avoiding overcooking. Remove them when cooked and lightly finished on the outside.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with aloo (potato curry) or chole (chickpea curry).

Notes

The source emphasizes that the dough should be slightly stiff, the puris must be wiped nearly dry before air-frying, and they should not be overcooked. Do not overcrowd or overlap the puris in the air fryer.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• South Asian
• vegetarian
• vegan-style
• zero-oil
• air-fried
• boiled
• no-fry