Pani Puri
Ingredients:
- Puris (readily available at Indian grocery stores or you can make them at home)
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves
- 2-3 green chilies
- 1 inch piece of ginger
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon black salt
- Salt to taste
- 2-3 cups water
- Boiled and mashed potatoes (optional)
- Boiled chickpeas (optional)
- Chopped onions (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the spicy water (pani): In a blender, add mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger, cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, regular salt, and tamarind pulp. Blend until smooth. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
2. Dilute the spicy water with 2-3 cups of water, depending on how strong you want the flavor to be. Transfer the spicy water (pani) to a bowl and refrigerate it until serving.
3. Prepare the filling: If using, mix boiled and mashed potatoes, boiled chickpeas, and chopped onions in a bowl.
4. Assemble the puris: Gently make a small hole in the center of each puri. Stuff the puris with the filling mixture.
5. Serve immediately with chilled spicy water (pani). Dip each stuffed puri into the spicy water, and enjoy the burst of flavors!
Feel free to adjust the ingredients and spice levels according to your preference. Enjoy your homemade pani puri!


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