Pani Puri

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Pani Puri

#healthyjunior - This irresistible street food is to die for. They are best enjoyed as an evening snack. But to be honest they can be relished any time of the day. So here is my version of this all time favourite snack. The ingredients for the stuffing, sweet chutney and the pani puri water can be adjusted according to individual preference.

Ingredient

Handful

mint and coriander leaves, roughly chopped

2-3

green chilies or as required

garlic clove

pinch

salt

1 tsp

lime juice

2 tbsp

boondi

marble shaped tamarind

1/2 tsp

roasted cumin powder

1/2 tsp

red chilli powder (opt)

1/2 tsp

pepper powder or as required

potatoes, boiled and mashed

1/2 cup

black chana (chickpeas), boiled

1-2 tbsp

coriander leaves, chopped

1 tsp.

red chilli flakes (opt)

1/2 tsp

tamarind paste

1 tsp

red chilli powder or as required

2 tbsp

sugar or to taste

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Grind the coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies and garlic with required quantity of water to a fine paste. Add lime juice and mix well.

* Step 2

Soak the tamarind in water and strain the pulp. Add 3-4 cups water. To it add 2 tbsp. of the mint paste, salt and all the powdered spices. Mix well. Adjust seasoning and keep aside. Add the boondi while serving.

* Step 3

For the sweet tamarind chutney - In a bowl, mix together tamarind paste, 1/2 cup water or as required, salt, sugar and red chilli powder. keep aside.

* Step 4

In a bowl, mix together mashed potato, boiled chana, salt, coriander leaves, red chilli flakes, pepper powder, roasted cumin powder and lime juice.

* Step 5

To serve, make a hollow in the centre of the pani puris with your spoon. Stuff a little of the filling and drizzle a tsp. of the sweet chutney over it. Pour some of the pani puri water and gulp it down immediately at a go.