Indian daily breads are called chapati, phulka and roti and parantha and most people make them at home rather tham buy them. They are made of finely milled whole wheat flour and water. Pooris are fried breads that are usually made on holidays, festive occasions and for entertaining. Indian flat breads are used to scoop up curries and vegetables. These are small round pancakes size rounds of dough that are slipped into hot oil or ghee, where they fill with steam and balloon in seconds. Pooris are soft silk like breads with which curries and vegetables are scooped up. Allow 2-3 per person, depending on the size of the breads and the accompanying dishes. Once you make them and get the hang of it, you too will keep on making them, give it a go!
