Pani Puri

May 20, 2014

pani puri - a popular street food of india, where crisp fried dough balls are stuffed with potatoes, sprouts, spicy tangy water or sweet chutney.

24-30 puris ( you could buy these puris readymade or make them at home)
1 small bowl of tamarind chutney or tamarind dates chutney
For the stuffing - * check notes for other options
2 to 3 medium potatoes
1 small to medium onion
1 to 1.5 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
1 tsp chaat masala powder
¼ tsp red chili powder (optional)
black salt as required
For the Pani Recipe:
½ cup chopped mint leaves
¾ cup chopped coriander leaves
1 inch ginger, chopped
1 green chili, chopped
1 tbsp seedless tamarind, tightly packed
3 to 3.5 tbsp crumbled or powdered jaggery/sugar or as required
1 tsp roasted cumin powder (bhuna jeera powder)
1 tsp chaat masala powder
2 to 3 cups of water
1 to 1.5 tbsp boondi/fried tiny gram flour balls (optional)
black salt as required

Preparing the Stuffing: Boil the potatoes till they are cooked completely. Peel them and then chop them. Finely chop the onion. In a small bowl, mix the potatoes, onions, coriander leaves, cumin powder,...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
128

Sodium
269mg
11% DV

Fat
3g
5% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
23g
8% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV