Hollow Puffed Bread With Spiced Water (pani Puri)

Pani Puri, also known as Golgappa or Puchka, is a popular Indian street food snack consisting of hollow puffed bread filled with spiced water, tamarind chutney, chickpeas, and potatoes. This recipe will guide you through making this delightful and flavorful snack at home.

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Hollow Puffed Bread With Spiced Water (pani Puri)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semolina (sooji)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 2 large potatoes, boiled and chopped
  • 1 cup boiled chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup tamarind chutney
  • 1/2 cup mint-coriander chutney
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp black salt
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp chaat masala

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together semolina, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add water and knead into a stiff dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  2. Divide the dough into small balls and roll out each ball into a small disc. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the discs until they puff up and turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together water, black salt, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and chaat masala to make the spiced water.
  4. To assemble, gently make a hole in the center of each fried bread disc. Fill with a small amount of chopped potatoes and chickpeas. Pour in some spiced water, tamarind chutney, and mint-coriander chutney.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors in each bite!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
2g

Supplies

Deep pan for frying Bowls for mixing Rolling pin Slotted spoon

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the pani puri with extra spiced water on the side for those who like it extra tangy and spicy.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, you can use store-bought puris instead of making the hollow puffed bread from scratch.

Cost

$10