By Sakshi Arora

Copyright timesnownews

Poori or puri is a beloved Indian bread that can make any meal feel delicious and festive. With a golden brown exterior and puffy and soft interior, pooris are surely hard to resist. With the growing population of health-conscious foodies, the deep-frying aspect of puri is truly a deal breaker. The idea of soaking up excess oil doesn’t really scream healthy. The dilemma has also led to numerous attempts at finding healthy and easy alternatives to the traditional fried method. But what if there was a hack that could make puris crispy without all the oil? A viral hack on social media is taking centre stage, and netizens are truly curious about it. Salt and a toothpick hack A simple yet effective hack which was recently shared by Instagram influencers who go by the name (@thinktravelfood). The duo showcased how adding 2 commonly available ingredients, including salt and toothpicks, into the hot bubbling oil before frying the puris can reduce oil absorption. This trick is believed to leave the puris crispy and less greasy. According to the couple, the toothpicks help create a barrier in the oil, while the salt will prevent the oil from breaking down quickly, which also ensures that the puris will puff up without soaking in too much of the oil. In the video, the influencers showed every step on how they fried puris with this method, and the results were nothing short of impressive. The puris came out perfectly crisp with no visible excess oil. The hack is truly a success according to them, and they also urged others to try out this hack for healthy and less-oil puris this festive season. How did netizens react? The hack has sparked an internet-wide frenzy, and not everyone was convinced. The internet quickly filled with a mixture of curiosity, humour and of course scepticism. Many users expressed doubts about whether the trick would really work, with some joking about the mess it would create. One user humoursly commented, “Tel kharab hoga mummy pitegi uska kya” “Lol….Try frying it in water for no oil” read a comment. Yet, some brave food enthusiasts tried out this hack to test it themselves. One user wrote, while the puris absorbed less oil, they ended up tasting saltier than usual. The solution for this is to use less salt while kneading the dough. This little trick will balance out the flavours. If you want to cut down on oil in your diet and you’re a puri lover too, then this viral hack is definitely worth trying. The combination of salt and a toothpick might become another hit trick for healthy and crispy puris without any hassle.