{"id":"recipe_dd4083784e","slug":"pani-puri","title":"Pani Puri","description":"An iconic Indian street food featuring crisp, hollow dough balls filled with a zesty mix of spicy mint water, tangy tamarind, potatoes, and chickpeas.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup semolina (sooji)","name":"Semolina","quantity":160,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Puri Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":16,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Puri Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/4 cup warm water","name":"Warm Water","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"warm","notes":"to knead","group":"Puri Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"Oil for deep frying","name":"Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2.1","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"for frying","group":"Puri Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed","name":"Potatoes","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"boiled and mashed","notes":"medium size","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/2 cup boiled chickpeas","name":"Chickpeas","quantity":85,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"boiled","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 bunch fresh mint leaves","name":"Mint","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"","group":"Spicy Water (Pani)","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 cup fresh coriander","name":"Coriander","quantity":0.5,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"Spicy Water (Pani)","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 green chilies","name":"Green chili","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"","notes":"adjust to spice level","group":"Spicy Water (Pani)","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 inch ginger","name":"Ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"roughly 1 inch","group":"Spicy Water (Pani)","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"2 tbsp tamarind paste","name":"Tamarind Paste","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"paste","notes":"","group":"Spicy Water (Pani)","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"1 tsp roasted cumin powder","name":"Cumin","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"roasted powder","notes":"","group":"Spicy Water (Pani)","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"1 tsp black salt","name":"Black Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"Kala Namak","group":"Spicy Water (Pani)","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-14","original":"1 liter water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"4 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"chilled","notes":"","group":"Spicy Water (Pani)","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a bowl, mix semolina and all-purpose flour. Gradually add warm water and knead into a firm, stiff dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.","group":"Prepare Puris","title":"Mix semolina and all-purpose flour","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Puris"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Knead the dough again. Roll out very thin sheets and cut into small circles using a cookie cutter. Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (177°C) and deep fry the circles until they puff up and turn golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.","group":"Prepare Puris","title":"Knead the dough again","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Puris"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Blend mint, coriander, green chilies, and ginger into a smooth paste using a little water. In a large pitcher, mix this paste with 1 liter (4 1/4 cups) of chilled water, tamarind paste, roasted cumin powder, and black salt. Stir well and refrigerate.","group":"Prepare Spicy Water","title":"Blend mint, coriander, green chilies, and ginger","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Spicy Water"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a small bowl, mix the boiled mashed potatoes and chickpeas. Add a pinch of salt and cumin powder for flavor.","group":"Prepare Filling","title":"Mix the boiled mashed potatoes and chickpeas","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Filling"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"To serve, gently poke a hole in the center of a puri, fill with a teaspoon of the potato-chickpea mixture, dip into the chilled spicy water, and eat immediately.","group":"Assembly","title":"To serve, gently poke a hole","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For the crispiest puris, ensure the dough is rolled very thin. If you prefer a shortcut, you can buy ready-to-fry or pre-made puris from an Indian grocery store.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Indian street food"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["fry","boil","noCook"],"equipment":["Deep fryer or heavy pot","Rolling pin","Cookie cutter","Blender"],"diet":["vegetarian","vegan","dairy_free"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":40,"unit":"piece","note":"Approximately 40 puris"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Puris can be fried a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. The spicy water is best made a few hours in advance to chill."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store puris in an airtight container at room temperature. Spicy water and potato filling should be kept in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Do not reheat the water; it is served chilled. Puris should not be refrigerated as they will lose crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_dd4083784e%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0818c92a-70cb-40a8-b017-eb351a4b49db","imageAlt":"Pani Puri — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["street food","spicy","tangy","vegetarian","indian snacks"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Pani Puri","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:26:50.910Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:26:50.910Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e97296ffc2","slug":"bhelpuri","title":"Bhelpuri","description":"A classic Mumbai street food snack made with puffed rice, crunchy sev, fresh vegetables, and tangy chutneys. 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