Pani Puri — Easy & Authentic

Pani Puri is a popular Indian street food that consists of hollow, crispy puris filled with spicy water and a mix of potatoes and chickpeas. It's a fun and interactive dish that everyone loves!

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

🥦 Ingredients

For the Puri

• 1 cup semolina (sooji)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• Water as needed
• Oil for frying

For the Filling

• 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• Salt to taste

For the Pani

• 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 green chilies
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 4 cups cold water
• Juice of 1 lemon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Step 1: In a bowl, mix semolina, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the filling by mixing the mashed potatoes, boiled chickpeas, chaat masala, and salt in a bowl.
3. 3Step 3: For the pani, blend coriander, mint, green chilies, roasted cumin powder, salt, lemon juice, and cold water until smooth. Strain and set aside.
4. 4Step 4: Heat oil in a deep pan. Roll out small balls of dough into thin circles and fry until puffed and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
5. 5Step 5: To serve, poke a hole in the puris, fill with the potato-chickpea mixture, and dip into the prepared pani.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Tip 1: Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying to get crispy puris.
• Tip 2: Adjust the spice level of the pani according to your taste.
• Tip 3: Serve immediately for the best texture.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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