Dough โ poori
A firmer dough than chapati. Rolled small. Dropped into hot oil. Puffs, flip once, done.
Do this
Firmer dough
Same atta, less water than chapati. Should feel tight, not sticky.
Rest 10 min, roll small
Palm-sized rounds, thicker than chapati. Use oil, not flour, to prevent sticking.
Oil at 180 ยฐC
Test: a pinch of dough should rise immediately with tiny bubbles.
Drop, push, watch it puff
Gently press with a spatula โ that's what makes it balloon.
Flip once, drain
30 seconds each side. Golden, not brown.
Full write-up after I nail the puff.