Pani Puri
Pani puri or puchka is one of the popular street food of India.This recipe has a touch of Kolkata style Pani Puri.Kolkata Style Puchkas also known as Pani Puri and Golgappa is a simple and delicious recipe to try at home.It is most of the time considered a digestive snack.Did you know it was first made and eaten (or rather, gulped) in Magadha, which is present day South Bihar. The snack is known as ‘phoolki’ in Bihar.Pani Puri known by various names like golgappa,puchka,pakodi, gup chup, paani ke patashe though the name differ in various parts of the country but the love for the food remains the same.Never feel guilty of having pani puri it can cure your mouth ulcer!
Ingredients
for theeka or pudina pani
- ¼ cup Fresh Mint Leaves / Pudina
- ½ cup Fresh Coriander Leaves
- ½ inch Ginger
- 1 Green Chilli
- 2(1/2) Lemon
- ½ tsp Chaat Masala
- ½ tsp Cumin Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Salt
- ½ tsp Muri Masala
- 3 cup Cold Water
for meetha pani
- 3-4 tbsp Jaggery / Soft Gud
- ¼ tsp Chaat Masala
- ¼ tsp Cumin Powder
- ¼ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 2 cup Water
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
for aloo stuffing
- 4 Potato / Aloo (boiled & mashed)
- ¼ cup Sprouted Moong (boiled in salt and tumeric water)
- ¼ cup Red Chana (boiled in salt and tumeric water)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Green Coriander (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp Cumin Powder
- ½ tsp Chaat Masala
- 1 tsp Muri Masala
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
for serving
- 2 tbsp Boondi
Instructions
golgappa pani preparation
Step 1
- In a small blender take ¼ cup mint, ½ cup coriander, 1/2 inch ginger, 2 green chillies,1/2 tsp chaat masala 1/2 tsp cumin powder,1/4 tsp salt,1/2 tsp black salt, & 1/2 tsp muri masala.
Step 2
- Blend it into a smooth paste by adding little water if required just like chutney or sauce like consistency.
Step 3
- Transfer theeka pani paste into a large bowl.
Step 4
- Add fresh lemon juice of 2(1/2) full size lemons, and 3 cup cold water mix well.If paste is not smooth then juice strain the theeka pani mixture before use.
Step 5
- Serve theeka pani with boondi & chopped fresh coriander to enjoy with puchka.
khatta meetha pani preparation
Step 1
- In a large bowl add 3-4 tbsp jaggery and 2 cups of water.
Step 2
- Microwave it for 60 seconds allow the jaggery to melt completely in water.Allow it to cool.
Step 3
- Add 1/4 tsp chaat masala, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp chilli powder, ¾ tsp salt.
Step 4
- Add tsp of fresh lemon juice.
Step 5
- Mix well and meetha pani is ready to enjoy with puchka.
aloo stuffing preparation
Step 1
- In a small bowl take 4 potato,1/4 cup sprouted moong boiled in salt and tumeric water,1/4 cup boiled red chana, & 2 tbsp coriander.
Step 2
- Add ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chaat masala, 1 tsp muri masala, ½ tsp chilli powder,1 tsp lemon juice and ½ tsp salt.
Step 3
- Mix well making sure everything is well combined.Aloo stuffing is ready to enjoy with puchka.
Assembling Pani Puri for Serving
Step 1
- Before serving add handful of boondi to golgappa pani.
Step 2
- Make a small hole in centre of puri.
Step 3
- Put a tsp of prepared aloo stuffing into puri.
Step 4
- Dip into theeka pani or khatta meetha pani and enjoy.
Video
Notes
It can also be served in shot glasses as a welcome bite for birthday parties or friends meet.
