Puri is a type of deep-fried flatbread, with an unleavened wheat dough. Puri originated from the northern Indian subcontinent, where it is one of the most common flatbreads; it is a staple food in par
Puri on a plate
Sheets of dough are rolled out.
Puri floats on frying oil in a karahi.
Puri is flipped to cook on both sides.
Chapati is an unleavened flatbread originating from the Indian subcontinent. Chapatis are made of whole-wheat flour known as atta, mixed into dough with water, and cooked on an iron griddle known as a
Chapatis with various side dishes
Preparing chapati with a rolling pin
Chapati may be cooked over a flame or hot coals.
Chapatis are cooked on a flame once partly cooked, which makes them puff up.