Description
Pani Puri is a popular Indian street food featuring crispy hollow puri shells filled with a spicy, tangy mixture of mashed potatoes, chickpeas, onions, and spices, served with chilled mint-coriander flavored water (pani) and tamarind chutney. This refreshing and flavorful snack is perfect for gatherings and quick bites.
Ingredients
Scale
Pani Puri Shells:
- 20 to 25 puri shells
Stuffing:
- 2 large boiled potatoes, mashed
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- A handful fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
Chutneys and Pani:
- 1/2 cup tamarind chutney
- 2 cups mint-coriander pani (mint, coriander, green chili, spices, and water blended and chilled)
Instructions
- Prepare the stuffing: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the mashed boiled potatoes, boiled chickpeas, chopped onions, fresh coriander, salt, cumin powder, and chaat masala to create a flavorful filling.
- Make the mint-coriander pani: Blend fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chili, spices, and water together until smooth, then chill the pani thoroughly in the refrigerator to enhance its refreshing taste.
- Arrange components for assembly: Place puri shells, tamarind chutney, the prepared stuffing, and chilled mint-coriander pani into individual serving bowls to make assembly easy and quick.
- Fill the puris: Gently crack the top of each puri shell to create a small opening and carefully fill it with the potato and chickpea stuffing, then add a drizzle of tangy tamarind chutney inside.
- Dip and serve immediately: Dip the filled puri into the chilled mint-coriander pani, then eat immediately to enjoy the perfect burst of crispiness and flavorful liquid in every bite.
Notes
- Consume immediately after filling to keep the puris crisp and prevent sogginess.
- Adjust green chili quantity in the pani according to your spice tolerance.
- You can prepare the stuffing and pani ahead and refrigerate for faster assembly.
- Pani puri shells are usually available at Indian grocery stores or can be made at home.
- For extra crunch and flavor variation, add sev or chopped raw mango to the stuffing.
