Slowly add about 3/4 cup warm water to the flour, just enough to form a firm dough, and knead until smooth. Cover, and let it rest at for least 1/2 hour, and knead again briefly after 1-2 hour. If resting more than 1 hour, punch and knead dough again before rolling out.

Divide dough into small balls about the size of golf-balls, and roll out into 6" rounds on an oiled board. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or saucepan. Add a little salt to the oil to keep it from smoking. Fry the puri one at a time, holding them under the oil on the first side until they puff. Turn and fry until light brown; and drain.