What are the different things that may change the way a puri puffs up when fried? Class 8

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What are the different things that may change the way a puri puffs up when fried? Class 8

What are the different things that may change the way a puri puffs up when fried? Class 8

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Several factors can influence how a puri puffs up during frying:

  1. Thickness of the dough: Thicker dough may not puff as well as thinner dough.
  2. Size of the rolled dough: Larger pieces may take longer to cook and may not puff uniformly.
  3. Type of flour used: Different flours (like atta vs. maida) have varying gluten content, affecting elasticity and puffing ability.
  4. Temperature of the oil: Hotter oil will cause the puri to puff up more quickly, while cooler oil may lead to soggy (mushy) puris.
  5. Method of dropping the dough into the oil: Dropping it vertically versus sliding it in at an angle can affect how the puri cooks and puffs.

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