Flavorful Pani Puri: A Homemade Treat

August 2, 2024
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Pani Puri Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Puri:

  • 1 cup semolina (sooji/rava)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (maida)
  • A pinch of baking soda
  • Water (for kneading)
  • Oil (for deep frying)

For the Pani (Spicy Water):

  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup coriander leaves
  • 2-3 green chilies (adjust to taste)
  • 1-inch piece of ginger
  • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala
  • 1 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
  • 1/2 teaspoon regular salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup tamarind pulp
  • 4 cups cold water

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup boiled chickpeas or white peas
  • 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)

For Serving:

  • Tamarind chutney (optional)
  • Finely chopped onions (optional)
  • Sev (optional)

Instructions:

Making the Puri:

  1. In a bowl, mix semolina, all-purpose flour, and baking soda.
  2. Add water little by little and knead into a stiff dough.
  3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin circle.
  5. Using a cookie cutter or a small lid, cut out small puris.
  6. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  7. Fry the puris until they puff up and turn golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Let them cool and store in an airtight container.

Making the Pani:

  1. In a blender, combine mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger, and a little water. Blend to a smooth paste.
  2. Transfer the paste to a large bowl. Add roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, regular salt, tamarind pulp, and cold water. Mix well.
  3. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate until serving time.

Preparing the Filling:

  1. In a bowl, mix boiled chickpeas or white peas with boiled and mashed potatoes.
  2. Add chaat masala, salt, and red chili powder. Mix well.

Assembling Pani Puri:

  1. Take a puri and make a small hole in the center.
  2. Stuff it with the prepared filling.
  3. Add a little tamarind chutney, chopped onions, and sev if using.
  4. Dip the stuffed puri into the spicy pani or pour the pani inside the puri.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Feel free to adjust the spice levels and ingredients according to your taste preferences.