Pani Puri is a small, crispy, hollow ball made of atta (whole wheat) or suji (semolina), filled with flavorful mashed potatoes and chickpeas, and dipped in tangy mint water made from tamarind and mint. It has become a famous cuisine outside India due to its wonderful taste and cheap price. It is known by its different names in different states, such as Gol gappa, Puchka, Pani ke Batashe, etc.
How is Pani Puri Made?
The recipe for pani puri is simple and can be made easily without many ingredients. The recipe of pani puri is as follows:
- Preparation of Pani Puri Dough: First and foremost step in preparing pani puri is to knead the dough. This dough includes 1 cup suji and 2 cups of maida (all-purpose flour). Mix well, then add a pinch of baking powder and ¼ tsp of salt. Mix again, and finally, add 1 tsp of oil. After mixing everything well, start kneading the dough by adding water to it. After the dough is prepared, keep it aside for some rest.
- Make Pani Puri Balls: Once the dough becomes somewhat firm, start making pani puri balls by taking a small portion of dough, shaping it into a round ball, and then using a rolling pin to give it a round shape. Deep-fry it in a pan on medium flame until it becomes crispy.
- Preparation of Filling: The next step is to prepare mashed potato filling for pani puri, which is made by boiling potatoes and then mashing them. After that, you can add your favourite spices, such as red chilli powder or garam masala, along with some salt, according to your preference.
- Pani Puri Mint Water: Pani puri mint water is made by grinding coriander, mint, chaat masala, green chillies, black salt, and roasted cumin. A fine paste is then prepared, and boiled tamarind pulp is added for a tangy flavour. Everything is ground and mixed well. Add ice cubes to it. If you want, you can also add boondi in it after the mint water is ready.
- Serve Together: After everything is prepared, serve the pani puri with mashed potatoes and mint water as the filling, and enjoy its delicious and tangy flavour.
Types of Pani Puri
Just like its different names, pani puri is also of different types based on the fillings inside it.
- Garlic Pani Puri: People who love strong flavours must try this pani puri. In this pani puri, the mint water is prepared by adding garlic, which is added after roasting until it turns light brown. This strengthens the flavour of the pani puri water.
- Fruit Pani Puri: This pani puri uses fruit juices instead of mint water, giving it a unique flavour that stands out from the classic pani puri taste. Along with this, it is also healthy because it contains fruit juice, such as guava. pineapple etc.
- Coconut Pani Puri: This pani puri water has coconut water in it, mixed with the basic pani puri mint water, giving it a south indian touch and a unique flavour.
Conclusion
Pani puri is authentic Indian street food, with a blend of unique flavours and tanginess. It is good for digestion, hydration from water, and vitamin C from various vegetables like mint, lemon, coriander, etc. If you want to experience these unique flavours and a blend of Indian spices, Crown Indian Cuisine is always ready to serve you your favourite Indian food items and street foods.