How to Make Pani Puri at Home: A Street Food Delight

How to Make Pani Puri at Home: A Street Food Delight

Craving a taste of authentic Indian street food? Look no further than Pani Puri, a beloved snack that’s a burst of flavors and textures in every bite. This iconic dish, also known as Golgappa or Phuchka, combines crispy puris, tangy tamarind water, spicy potato filling, and sweet chutney to create an irresistible treat. With Wabhai Foods spices, you can recreate this Indian chaat recipe right in your kitchen!

 

---

 

Ingredients

For the Puri:

• 1 cup semolina (sooji)
• 2 tbsp wheat flour
• A pinch of salt
• Water (for kneading)
• Oil (for frying)

For the Pani (Flavored Water):

• 2 cups chilled water
• 1 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 1/2 tsp Wabhai Foods Ground Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Black Salt
• 1/4 tsp Wabhai Foods Red Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• Fresh coriander and mint leaves, blended

For the Filling:

• 2 boiled potatoes, mashed
• 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1/2 tsp Wabhai Foods Chaat Masala
• 1/4 tsp Wabhai Foods Red Chili Powder
• Salt to taste

For the Sweet Chutney:

• 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 1 tbsp jaggery
• A pinch of Wabhai Foods Ground Cumin

---

 

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Puris

• Mix semolina, wheat flour, and salt in a bowl. Add water gradually and knead into a firm dough.
• Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
• Roll the dough into small circles and fry in hot oil until they puff up and turn golden. Drain on a paper towel.

2. Make the Pani (Flavored Water)

• Blend fresh coriander, mint leaves, and tamarind pulp with chilled water.
• Add Wabhai Foods Ground Cumin, Black Salt, Red Chili Powder, sugar, and mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste and chill in the refrigerator.

3. Prepare the Filling

• Combine mashed potatoes, boiled chickpeas, Wabhai Foods Chaat Masala, Red Chili Powder, and salt. Mix well.

4. Sweet Chutney

• Heat tamarind pulp and jaggery in a small pan. Add Wabhai Foods Ground Cumin and simmer until thickened. Let it cool.

5. Assemble the Pani Puri

• Gently crack the top of each puri. Fill with the potato-chickpea mixture.
• Add a little sweet chutney and pour the chilled flavored water (pani) into the puri.

6. Serve Immediately

• Serve the filled puris immediately for the ultimate crispy and flavorful experience.

 

---

 

Cooking Tips

• Crispy Puris: Knead the dough well and fry at medium heat to ensure perfectly puffed puris.
• Customizable Flavors: Adjust the spice levels in the pani and filling to suit your taste.
• Chill the Pani: Serve the flavored water cold for an authentic street food experience.

 

---

 

Why Wabhai Foods?

With Wabhai Foods spices, you can elevate the flavors of your homemade Indian chaat recipes. From tangy tamarind water to perfectly spiced fillings, our products ensure that every bite of your Pani Puri is bursting with authentic taste.