Spicy & Tangy Pani PuriVeg
Learn how to make the ultimate street-style Pani Puri at home! This recipe guides you through creating a refreshing, tangy, and spicy mint-flavored water paired with a flavorful potato and moong bean filling. Perfectly crispy puffed puris make this classic Indian snack irresistible. Whether you call them golgappas or fuchka, this simple, quick, and authentic method brings the vibrant flavors of Indian street food directly to your kitchen. Enjoy this favorite tangy treat with every bite!
Ingredients
For the Tangy Flavored Water:
2 piece Green Chilli (roughly chopped)
1 cup Coriander Leaves (chopped)
3 cups Mint Leaves (chopped)
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Black Salt
1 tsp Pepper Powder
1 tsp Pani Puri Masala
to taste Salt
2 piece Lemon
3 cups Cold Water
For the Filling:
2 piece Potatoes (boiled and chopped)
1/2 cup Soaked Moong (can be boiled for 5-6 minutes)
1/2 cup Soaked Boondi
Seasoning: Black salt and cumin seed powder (to taste)
Additional Ingredients:
Puffed Puri: As required
Date & Tamarind Chutney: As per your preference
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Tangy Flavored Water
1
In a blender, combine chopped green chillies, coriander leaves, mint leaves, cumin seed powder, black salt, pepper powder, pani puri masala, salt, and lemon juice.
2
Add a little water and grind all ingredients into a smooth paste.
3
Transfer the paste to a bowl, add ice-cold water, and mix well. Strain the mixture, then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to let the flavors infuse.
4
Right before serving, add a few ice cubes to keep the water chilled.
Step 2— Prepare the Filling
1
In a bowl, combine chopped boiled potatoes with soaked moong (which can be boiled for 5-6 minutes if preferred) and soaked boondi.
2
Add a little black salt and cumin seed powder to the mixture and combine thoroughly.
Step 3— Assembly
1
Take a puffed puri and make a small hole in the top to create space for the filling.
2
Spoon the potato-moong filling into the puri. Add a little date and tamarind chutney according to your taste, then pour the prepared tangy water into the puri and enjoy immediately.
