Panipuri

Panipuri is a beloved Indian street food made from crisp, hollow puris filled with spiced potatoes, chickpeas, and tangy, minty water. Each bite bursts with flavour — spicy, sour, and refreshing all at once. It’s a fun and interactive snack that brings everyone together for a deliciously messy experience.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings Portions

Ingredients

Puris (store-bought or homemade):

30 small puris crispy, hollow shells available in most Indian stores

Filling Ingredients:

3 medium potatoes boiled and mashed
½ cup chickpeas boiled or moong sprouts
½ tsp cumin powder roasted
½ tsp chaat masala
¼ tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
Fresh coriander finely chopped

Pani Ingredients (spiced water):

2 cups cold water
1 tbsp tamarind paste
½ cup fresh mint
½ cup coriander leaves
1 medium green chilli adjust to taste
½ tsp black salt
½ tsp cumin powder roasted
½ tsp chaat masala
1 tsp brown sugar optional

Instructions

Prepare the filling:

In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chickpeas, cumin powder, chaat masala, chilli powder, salt and chopped coriander. Mix well and set aside.
3 medium potatoes, ½ cup chickpeas, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chaat masala, ¼ tsp chilli powder, salt, Fresh coriander

Make the pani (flavoured water):

In a blender, add mint leaves, coriander leaves, tamarind paste, green chilli, cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, and jaggery. Blend into a smooth paste, adding a little water if needed.
1 tbsp tamarind paste, ½ cup fresh mint, ½ cup coriander leaves, 1 medium green chilli, ½ tsp black salt, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chaat masala, 1 tsp brown sugar
Strain the mixture into a bowl and add the remaining cold water. Adjust the seasoning to your taste — you can make it tangier or spicier as you like.
2 cups cold water

Assemble the Panipuri:

Arrange the puris on a large platter. Gently crack a small hole in the top of each puri with your thumb. Spoon in a small amount of the filling.
30 small puris
Just before eating, dip each filled puri into the spiced water or pour a little of it inside.

Serve immediately:

Panipuri is best enjoyed fresh — once the water is added, the puris will soften quickly. Serve with extra pani and filling on the side so everyone can make their own.

Notes

Tip:
For variety, you can serve two types of water with the Panipuri — one spicy and one sweet — so guests can mix and match their flavours.

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