8 Types of Indian Puris To Relish In This Festive Season

By Nikita Toppo

October 16, 2023

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Puris are a permanent part of Indian celebrations including festivals and weddings.  Here are eight varieties of puris you must try.

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Luchi

Luchi is a Bengali bread that is specially prepared during Durga Puja, and it is best served with aloor dum or kosha mangsho.

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Kuttu Ki Puri

Made with buckwheat flour, it is very popular during the Hindu festivals that include fasting such as Navratri, Shivratri and Ekadashi.

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Plain Puri

This is the classic variety of puri that is made with wheat flour, semolina and salt and then deep fried in oil.

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Bedami Puri

Bedami puris are very popular in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. It is specially prepared during festivals like Hariyali Teej.

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Palak Puri

Made with a paste of freshly blanched palak combined with chillies and salt, it can go well with curd or any kind of spicy curry.

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Radha Ballavi

This is a type of stuffed puri that is very popular in Bengali households for breakfast.

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Masala Puri

Being very popular in South India, it is the spiced version of the plain puris.

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Bhatura

This is a fluffy deep-fried leavened sourdough bread that is best enjoyed with some spicy chole.

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