Pani Puri

Experience the iconic Indian street food delight with this irresistibly crispy and flavorful Pani Puri recipe, perfect for any food enthusiast craving a burst of tang and spice. Crisp and golden puris are stuffed with a savory filling of spiced mashed potatoes and black chickpeas, then drenched in a cool, tangy, and minty water made from fresh coriander, mint, tamarind, and aromatic spices like cumin and chaat masala. Ready in just about 45 minutes, this easy-to-make snack is a crowd-pleaser that delivers a medley of textures and tastes in every bite. Serve Pani Puri as a fun and interactive appetizer for parties or as an indulgent treat for yourself — one that’s best enjoyed immediately for the ultimate crunch!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 24 pieces puri (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 medium boiled potatoes
• 0.5 cup black chickpeas (kala chana), soaked and boiled
• 0.25 cup coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 cup mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoon black salt
• 2 pieces green chilies
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups cold water

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the spicy tangy water, also known as 'pani'. In a blender, combine mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, tamarind pulp, cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, and regular salt. Blend these ingredients until you get a smooth paste.

Step 2

Transfer the mint-coriander paste to a large bowl. Add 4 cups of cold water and mix thoroughly. Adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or chaat masala if required. Add lemon juice for an extra tang. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Step 3

For the stuffing, peel the boiled potatoes and mash them in a separate bowl. Add the boiled black chickpeas and chopped coriander leaves to the mashed potatoes. Mix well.

Step 4

To stuff the puris, gently crack open the top of each puri to create a small hole. Carefully stuff each puri with a small spoonful of the potato-chickpea mixture.

Step 5

Arrange the stuffed puris on a serving plate.

Step 6

At the time of serving, pour or dip the prepared mint water into each puri, ensuring it is adequately filled with the tangy water.

Step 7

Serve immediately to enjoy the delightful explosion of flavors that hits your taste buds with every bite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2332.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3022.5

Total Fat 140.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3741.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 397.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.2g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 59.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 831.1mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 3296.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 51.4%