INGREDIENTS
- 20-25 puris (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 medium boiled potatoes (peeled and mashed)
- 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- For the Pani (Spicy Water):
- 1/4 cup tamarind pulp (or 2 tbsp tamarind concentrate)
- 1-2 green chilies (adjust to spice level)
- 1-inch piece of ginger
- 1/2 tsp black salt
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
- 2 cups cold water (adjust for spiciness)
- Ice cubes (optional, for extra chill)
Recipe
- Step 1: Prepare the Stuffing
- - In a bowl, mix mashed boiled potatoes, boiled chickpeas, chopped onions.
- - red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, and ginger-garlic paste.
- - Add salt to taste and mix well. Adjust spices based on your preference.
- - Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and set aside.
- Step 2: Prepare the Pani (Spicy Water)
- - In a blender, add tamarind pulp, green chilies, ginger, black salt, roasted cumin powder
- - and a handful of coriander leaves.
- - Blend it all together, then strain the mixture to remove solid bits.
- - Pour the strained liquid into a large bowl, add cold water, and adjust salt and spice as needed.
- - If you prefer it chilled, add a few ice cubes to the pani.
- Step 3: Prepare the Puri
- - If using store-bought puris, make a small hole in the center of each puri, making sure it’s large enough to fill.
- - Be gentle while handling the puris to avoid breaking them.
- Step 4: Assemble the Pani Puri
- - Stuff each puri with a spoonful of the potato-chickpea filling.
- - Once filled, dip the puri into the spicy pani (water) and serve immediately.
- - Serve with extra pani on the side for more dips!
- Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
- - Enjoy the crunchy, spicy, tangy explosion of flavors in each bite!
- - Add extra tamarind chutney for an additional sweet-spicy kick.
- Bonus Tips:
- - Make sure the pani is chilled for an authentic refreshing taste.
- - You can adjust the number of chilies based on how spicy you want the pani to be.
- - For the perfect crunch, prepare the puris just before serving.