Puri
noun
A type of bread from India that puffs up when it is cooked.
I enjoyed a delicious meal of puri and aloo bhaji.
Often appears as...
- puri bhaji
- puri sabji
noun
A city in India known for its historic temples.
We visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Often appears as...
- puri city
- puri beach
noun
A type of bread from India that puffs up when it is cooked.
I enjoyed a delicious meal of puri and aloo bhaji.
Often appears as...
- puri bhaji
- puri sabji
noun
A city in India known for its historic temples.
We visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Often appears as...
- puri city
- puri beach
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Think of 'puri' as related to food and cuisine, often found in menus and food discussions.
Could you pass me one more puri, please?
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
'Puri' is important in Indian festivals and religious rituals, symbolizing celebration and tradition.
On festive days, we make puri at home as part of the celebration.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation
Pronounce 'puri' with a rolling 'r' as in 'puree' to sound more authentic.
I've perfected making fluffy puri, just like my grandmother did.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Think of 'puri' as related to food and cuisine, often found in menus and food discussions.
Could you pass me one more puri, please?
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
'Puri' is important in Indian festivals and religious rituals, symbolizing celebration and tradition.
On festive days, we make puri at home as part of the celebration.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation
Pronounce 'puri' with a rolling 'r' as in 'puree' to sound more authentic.
I've perfected making fluffy puri, just like my grandmother did.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Think of 'puri' as related to food and cuisine, often found in menus and food discussions.
Could you pass me one more puri, please?
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
'Puri' is important in Indian festivals and religious rituals, symbolizing celebration and tradition.
On festive days, we make puri at home as part of the celebration.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation
Pronounce 'puri' with a rolling 'r' as in 'puree' to sound more authentic.
I've perfected making fluffy puri, just like my grandmother did.
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Quote examples
Suresh Raina
Indian Athlete
I have time only for cricket, and when I am not playing, I love to be at home, chat with my family, do puja with them, call for some yummy paani puri, etc. Also I love to cook. I can make dal, sabji and chicken! But, at home everybody's a vegetarian, so I can't cook non-veg at home!
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Tulsi Kumar
I am a big foodie so I enjoy everything including dim sums aand sushi, but pani puri is one thing that really makes my mouth water.
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R. Madhavan
Indian Actor
My favourite food is definitely paani puri.
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Vicky Kaushal
Indian Actor
Life without paani puri isn't life.
Quote examples
Suresh Raina
Indian Athlete
I have time only for cricket, and when I am not playing, I love to be at home, chat with my family, do puja with them, call for some yummy paani puri, etc. Also I love to cook. I can make dal, sabji and chicken! But, at home everybody's a vegetarian, so I can't cook non-veg at home!
Quote examples
Tulsi Kumar
I am a big foodie so I enjoy everything including dim sums aand sushi, but pani puri is one thing that really makes my mouth water.
Quote examples
R. Madhavan
Indian Actor
My favourite food is definitely paani puri.
Quote examples
Vicky Kaushal
Indian Actor
Life without paani puri isn't life.
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