1. a deep-fried Indian bread made from wheat flour dough, typically served as a side dish or with curry
Usage: also spelled poori; common in Indian cuisine

Examples

• She ordered puri and chickpea curry at the Indian restaurant.
• The chef fried the puri until it puffed up into a golden ball.
• Puri is a staple bread in many Indian households.
• We had puri with aloo sabzi for dinner last night.
• The bakery makes fresh puri every morning.