Step by Step guide How to Make Pani Puri,
Introduction: Pani puri, also known as golgappa, is a popular street food in India. It is a small, crispy hollow puri that is filled with spicy mashed potatoes, chickpeas, and onions, and then dunked in a tangy and spicy mint-cilantro water called pani. In this article, we'll share an easy-to-follow pani puri recipe that you can make at home and enjoy with your family and friends.
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Ingredients:
For the puri: 1 cup of semolina 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp of baking powder 1/4 tsp of salt Water to knead the dough Oil for deep frying
For the filling: 1 cup of boiled and mashed potatoes 1/2 cup of boiled chickpeas 1/2 cup of finely chopped onions 1/2 tsp of roasted cumin powder 1/2 tsp of chaat masala 1/2 tsp of red chili powder 1/2 tsp of salt
For the pani: 1 bunch of fresh mint leaves 1 bunch of fresh cilantro leaves 1 green chili 1 inch of ginger 1/2 tsp of roasted cumin powder 1/2 tsp of black salt 1/2 tsp of chaat masala 1/4 tsp of asafoetida 1 lemon, juiced 4 cups of water
Instructions:
Making the puri:
In a mixing bowl, add semolina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add enough water to knead a stiff dough
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
After resting, knead the dough again for 1-2 minutes.
Divide the dough into small portions and roll them into small circles.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the puris until they become golden brown and crispy.
Making the filling:
In a mixing bowl, add boiled and mashed potatoes, boiled chickpeas, finely chopped onions, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, red chili powder, and salt.
Mix well and set aside.
Making the pani:
In a blender, add fresh mint leaves, cilantro leaves, green chili, ginger, roasted cumin powder, black salt, chaat masala, asafoetida, lemon juice, and water.
Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and frothy.
Strain the mixture using a fine sieve and discard the solids.
Assembling the pani puri:
Take a puri and gently make a small hole on the top using your finger.
Add a teaspoon of filling inside the puri.
Dip the puri in the pani and eat it in one go.
Repeat the process with the remaining puris.
Conclusion: Making pani puri at home is easy and fun, and with this recipe, you can make restaurant-quality pani puri that everyone will love. You can adjust the spiciness of the pani and filling according to your taste preferences. So, go ahead and give this recipe a try, and enjoy the delicious and tangy flavors of pani puri in the comfort of your own home.
