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Pani Puri Recipe

Pani Puri, also known as Golgappa or Puchka, is a popular Indian street food. It consists of crispy puris filled with spicy, tangy water, sweet chutney, and savory stuffing. Here's how to make it at home!

Ingredients

For the Puris:

Semolina (sooji) – 1/2 cup

All-purpose flour (maida) – 2 tbsp

Salt – a pinch

Water – as needed

Oil – for deep frying

For the Pani (Spiced Water):

Fresh coriander leaves – 1 cup

Fresh mint leaves – 1/2 cup

Green chilies – 2-3 (adjust to taste)

Ginger – 1 inch

Tamarind pulp – 2 tbsp

Black salt – 1 tsp

Roasted cumin powder – 1 tsp

Chaat masala – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Cold water – 3-4 cups

For the Sweet Chutney:

Tamarind pulp – 1/4 cup

Jaggery or sugar – 1/4 cup

Roasted cumin powder – 1/2 tsp

Red chili powder – 1/4 tsp

Salt – to taste

For the Stuffing:

Boiled potatoes – 2 medium, mashed

Boiled chickpeas – 1/2 cup

Chaat masala – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Puris

1. Combine semolina, all-purpose flour, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water and knead into a stiff dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.

2. Roll out the dough thinly and cut small circles using a cookie cutter or a lid.

3. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the puris on medium heat until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Pani

1. Blend coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies, ginger, and tamarind pulp into a smooth paste.

2. Transfer to a large bowl and add black salt, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt. Mix well.

3. Add cold water and adjust seasoning. Chill the pani in the refrigerator.

Step 3: Make the Sweet Chutney

1. In a small saucepan, heat tamarind pulp and jaggery or sugar. Stir until the jaggery dissolves.

2. Add roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Simmer until slightly thickened. Let it cool.

Step 4: Prepare the Stuffing

1. Mix boiled potatoes, chickpeas, chaat masala, and salt in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Assembling the Pani Puri

1. Crack a small hole in the center of each puri.

2. Fill each puri with a spoonful of the potato-chickpea stuffing.

3. Add a little sweet chutney and dip the puri into the chilled pani.

4. Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors!


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