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Pani Puri

Pani Puri

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy, tangy, and utterly addictive, this homemade pani puri recipe brings the magic of Indian street food right to your kitchen. Bursting with spicy water, sweet tamarind chutney, and a savory potato-chickpea filling, it’s a fun and flavorful experience in every bite.


Ingredients

  • Pani Puri Shells: 20 to 25 pieces
  • Boiled Potatoes: 2 large, mashed
  • Boiled Chickpeas: 1 cup
  • Chopped Onions: 1 medium
  • Fresh Coriander: A handful, chopped
  • Tamarind Chutney: 1/2 cup
  • Mint-Coriander Pani: 2 cups
  • Chaat Masala: 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt: To taste


Instructions

  1. Mix mashed potatoes, chickpeas, onions, coriander, salt, cumin powder, and chaat masala in a bowl.
  2. Prepare mint-coriander pani by blending mint, coriander, green chili, spices, and water, then chill.
  3. Set out puris, chutneys, stuffing, and pani in individual bowls for assembly.
  4. Gently crack the top of each puri and fill with stuffing and a drizzle of tamarind chutney.
  5. Dip filled puri into the chilled pani and eat immediately.

Notes

  • Use ice-cold water for pani to enhance flavor.
  • Assemble just before eating to keep puris crispy.
  • Leftover stuffing and chutneys can be used in wraps or sandwiches.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg