I love chats and my fav is always dahi puri(recipe coming up soon) and pav bhaji. I have tasted pani puri only once and am not very fond of it but still once in a while I like it mainly for the burst of different flavours – spicy, tangy, sweet and yummy. I admit that I made this just for this post sake as I didnt have any craving for pani puri 😉 but reserved the puris for making my fav dahi puri 🙂
Puri Recipe – Ingredients
- Maida(APF) – 1/4 cup
- Whole wheat flour(Atta) – 1/4 cup
- Semolina (Rava / Sooji) – 1 cup
- Baking Soda – 1/4 tsp
- Salt – as required
- Oil – to deep fry
I tried a slightly different version of puri from vahchef you can check it here with stepwise
How to make puri:
- Combine rava, wheat flour, maida, baking soda and salt, add water little by little to make a stiff dough like how we make for puris.Allow it to rest for atleast 15-30mins.
- Knead the dough once again and pinch equal sized lemon sized balls. Using the chapathi roller, roll out thin rotis and cut with a lid or cookie cutter as a small round puris.
- Heat oil in a kadai(it shouldnt be piping hot) slide 3-4 puris at a time and using the laddle press in the center and along the edges to make the puris puff up.
4. Flip over to other side and cook to golden brown on both sides.Drain in a tissue paper.Cool and store in an air tight container and use when required.
Pani Recipe – Ingredients
- Tamarind – 1/4 cup firmly packed
- Water – 2 cups
- Chat masala / Amchur powder – 1 tsp
- Roasted Cumin Seed (Jeera) Powder – 1 tsp
- Coriander Leaves – 1 tbsp for garnish
- Mint leaves + coriander leaves – 1/4 cup
- Black Salt – to taste (I used normal salt)
How to make pani:
- Soak the tamarind in ½ cup of water for approximately 1 hour. Strain out all the pulp through a sieve.
- Combine this pulp with the remaining ingredients(chat masala/amchur powder, roasted jeera powder,mint,coriander leaves) except salt and grind it to a fine paste.
- Transfer the paste into a large bowl and combine with the 2 cups of water, salt and mix well.
- Chill for at least an hours after making for the flavours to blend well.
Pani Puri Recipe – Ingredients
- Puri – 12 to 15 pooris
- Pani – 2 cups
- Onion – 1 chopped finely
- Potatoes – 2
- Chilly powder -1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder – a pinch
- Sprouted green gram – 1/2 cup(I soaked green gram for 4 hrs and pressure cooked for 1 whistle, you can use sprouted green gram too)
- Mint chutney – 2 tbsp
- Sweet chutney – 2 tbsp
- Sev / Oma podi – 1/4 cup
- Salt – for taste
How to assemble Pani Puri:
- Mash the boiled potatoes, mix turmeric, chilli powder and salt, Keep aside.
- Crack a small hole in the centre of each puri. Drop a tsp of mashed potatoes, then a tsp of green gram , then add mint chutney, sweet chutney and then chopped onion. Finally top it up with sev and pour the prepared pani.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of the sweet tangy and spicy flavours together.
Serve immediately as the puris will tend to be soggy after some time. Pani Puri is said to be the king of chats and is a famous street food in north india. These days we find pani puri stalls more common even in south india too.
My Notes:
- You can use sprouted green gram too instead if cooked green gram.
- Resting the dough is very important is making the puris perfect. You can store them in airtight cointainer for about a month and use it when required.
Archana Acharya says
November 16, 2011 at 3:01 pmwowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww sharmilee i am sure each and every fan of urs will try this recipe!!! its looking yummmmmmmmmmmm !!! i will also give a try and let u know d result:-)
Neetz says
November 16, 2011 at 3:12 pmi too have one on my drafts!!! its my fav and i lovvvee chats!!! superbly done dear 🙂
Nisa Homey says
November 16, 2011 at 3:25 pmOMG…this post is awesome sharmi….my family is a die hard fan of pani puri…superbly done….and lovely pics.
Divya Kudua says
November 16, 2011 at 3:39 pmThe pics are too good Sharmi.I am head over heels in love with Pani puri,my ma-in-law makes one of the best pani puris I've ever eaten,you've made me drool thinking of these:)
Faseela says
November 16, 2011 at 3:44 pmsuperb…………nice clicks
Cilantro says
November 16, 2011 at 3:58 pmLovely looking cute puris and lovely clicks.
Nalini's Kitchen says
November 16, 2011 at 4:02 pmPerfectly made,fantastic clicks…
Hari Chandana says
November 16, 2011 at 4:08 pmWowww… looks so perfect and tempting.. lovely clicks too 🙂
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Paaka Shaale says
November 16, 2011 at 4:15 pmYUMMY Sharmilee!!! Simply mouthwatering 🙂
Deeksha says
November 16, 2011 at 4:17 pmGolgappa chaat looks perfect. I'm mouthwatering here 🙂 Tempting clicks.
Reshmi Mahesh says
November 16, 2011 at 4:49 pmLove these…so yummy…Beautiful tempting clicks…
Aarthi says
November 16, 2011 at 5:02 pmmy mouth is watering sharmi…You have made it perfect..
uma shankar says
November 16, 2011 at 5:10 pmwow so yum!!lovely clicks!
Laavanya says
November 16, 2011 at 5:20 pmI love pani puris too.. but always take the easy way out and buy the puris readymade.. lovely pics and so tempting.
Sandhya Hariharan says
November 16, 2011 at 5:37 pmPerfect… Sharmileee… .. I love them… and am going to have them this week at home….
divya says
November 16, 2011 at 6:14 pmWowww… looks so perfect and tempting.. lovely clicks too 🙂
Anu says
November 16, 2011 at 7:00 pmlooks yum sharmi
Madhavi says
November 16, 2011 at 7:21 pmOMG gal…best post..mouth-droolinggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg pani puri..hummm yum yummmmmm :)))))
Suja says
November 16, 2011 at 7:59 pmCute and delicious,they look awesome..
Sobha Shyam says
November 16, 2011 at 8:22 pmperfect and tempting golgappas..yum yum..
sangee vijay says
November 16, 2011 at 9:26 pmwoooow…this is not fair, you tempting me a lot,i love this pani puri a lot…yum..yum…wonderful pictures sharmi n it really so tempting 🙂
Pushpa says
November 16, 2011 at 9:47 pmTempting and delicious pani puris.
Manju says
November 16, 2011 at 9:54 pmOMG! that is soo tempting! I am at work now and just finished eating my lunch…but I soo want this right now!
Uma says
November 17, 2011 at 12:39 amI am just opposite to you in this regard. I luv luv pani puri and I make it very often and feel the heaven. you did very perfectly and want to grab everything from here. 🙂
aipi says
November 17, 2011 at 1:10 amI am drooling all over it ~ an all time fav n very nicely done!
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RK says
November 17, 2011 at 1:10 amexcellent presentation! 🙂
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TheYummyMorsel says
November 17, 2011 at 1:31 amYou have tempted me and brought back some good memories of having pani puri :-)! Wow!
Prathibha says
November 17, 2011 at 2:34 amPanu puri is d most fav chaat for me…looks delicious
Tina says
November 17, 2011 at 3:01 ambeautiful clicks dear…pani puri looks tempting.
Shri says
November 17, 2011 at 3:01 amOh Boy!!Is that awesome or what?
Kadhyaa says
November 17, 2011 at 4:37 amI loved your recipe from the scracth…lovely snaps..
manjooo says
November 17, 2011 at 4:49 amawesome lady!!
Mitha says
November 17, 2011 at 4:56 ameven am not a great fan of chats (except pav bhaji) but this pictures are really drool worthy.
u r a genius Sharmi !!!
gattusjournal says
November 17, 2011 at 6:24 amPerfect golguppas…
Vardhini says
November 17, 2011 at 6:54 amPerfect .. my kids would love the mini version anytime.
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Sudha Sabarish says
November 17, 2011 at 7:57 amFingerlicking pani puris.Cant resist myself.Want to have immediately
Gayathri NG says
November 17, 2011 at 8:53 amWow one of my fav chat i drooling over here…its amazing clicks!!
Shanthi says
November 17, 2011 at 9:00 amWowww. Its too good a post and lovely clicks, luv to have it right now. Can I come home?
Prathima Rao says
November 17, 2011 at 9:22 amCant stop from drooling at my fav pani puri!!!! Appreciate u posting this even if it is not one of u r fav 🙂 Thx Sharmi 🙂
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Rekha shoban says
November 17, 2011 at 11:52 amcute pani puri!!nice click!
nanusree says
November 17, 2011 at 1:37 pmwhen i read panipuri as the subject of the mail, i started drooling.After seeing the pics i am so much craving 4it.i like the way the pani and poori has been served.very creative!!!
Premalatha Aravindhan says
November 17, 2011 at 1:39 pmwow i should say about the clicks ,awesome recipe…i never attempted home,love to try it after seeing urs…
Priya says
November 17, 2011 at 2:16 pmCant take my eyes from ur clicks, super tempting panipuri..
Pavithra says
November 17, 2011 at 2:38 pmLove love love this to the core… sure you are killing everybody by ur drooling post. pictures are too good too sharmi.
Jayasri Ravi says
November 17, 2011 at 3:56 pmBeautiful clicks sharmi, love golgoppas any time that too when the weather is so cold…,,
Priya's Feast says
November 17, 2011 at 4:10 pmThat was an awesome treat…The puris luks so perfect..
Chitra says
November 17, 2011 at 5:08 pmCute clicks. its my fav. Hope u all njoyed it to the core 🙂
Rinku Naveen says
November 17, 2011 at 5:33 pmWow!! Sharmi this is just too good. One of my fav..Drooling here..Would love to make some. I remember during my pregnancy I used to crave for this. 🙂
DEESHA says
November 17, 2011 at 5:52 pmBeautiful pictures n a lovely recipe
Cham says
November 17, 2011 at 6:01 pmUsually we get the pani-puri flour (mix of semolina and maida) and i made it once. But load of work! They look perfect!
Spandana says
November 17, 2011 at 6:53 pmWow.. sharmi… looks great, i love the lil pot in which u served pani 🙂
Asmita says
November 18, 2011 at 2:12 amWow, it's amazing you made the puris at home too. This reminds me of home, Mumbai. I love pani puri and chaat. Looks awesome!
RAKS KITCHEN says
November 18, 2011 at 5:55 amI love pani poori,its the first chaat I had ever tasted, Lovely shots 🙂
manjooo says
November 18, 2011 at 9:33 amperfect!!!!!
Archana says
November 18, 2011 at 3:33 pmyou are tempting me. these happen to be my favourite.
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Suma Gandlur says
November 19, 2011 at 3:36 amI am also not a fan of pani poori. This is the only chaat item I don't like somehow. However your post is tempting as usual. 🙂
M D says
November 19, 2011 at 3:18 pmGosh! This is called patience! Pani and the Puri all homemade. That must be yum! Every click is beautifully shot. Loved it!
Gayathri Kumar says
November 20, 2011 at 12:18 pmMy fav chat. Looks absolutely delicious and irresistible…
Manali says
November 21, 2011 at 4:59 amWow, looks mouth watering..:)
Richa says
November 22, 2011 at 6:04 amwowza,, u made puris.. thats a lot of work making each small one so perfect! love that basket full of puffy puris!
Kalyani says
November 22, 2011 at 8:27 amperfect clicks ! and awesome recipe !
Sapthanaa Balachander (Alias) Abilashini says
November 23, 2011 at 4:29 pmpani puri has come out too well
Namshika says
October 1, 2012 at 2:09 pmIts worth a try….
sajo says
October 16, 2012 at 6:39 amits yummy 🙂 🙂
Safia Shakil says
January 21, 2013 at 7:22 pmIs the maida essential because mine didn't turn out as good so I was wondering?!
Sharmilee! :) says
January 22, 2013 at 2:17 amYes maida is for binding and it is essential
niv says
June 8, 2013 at 2:45 amMinnt chutney and red chutney?
Thanku for the recipe.
Rekha M says
October 31, 2013 at 2:53 pmsharmili…dont know what to write..just wanna say u r my cooking GURU..your recipes are excellent and neatly explained..i tried most of your recipes esp sponge cake,pani puri, rava idli came superbly…i gained courage after seeing your website mam..i was too afraid to try new recipes but now ..i couldnt believe myself…Thanks a lot madam..everybody started appreciating my cooking..m really happy …
God bless u and your family…
super swad says
November 11, 2013 at 10:48 amyummy ……
jaanu says
January 16, 2014 at 4:34 pmHii nice clicks.. I tried them. And the pooris were nicely puffed up. But the main problem is they are too soft like normal pooris. What should I do to get a crispy pani pooris.. 🙁 don't have microwave. Please reply me
SHARMILEE J says
January 17, 2014 at 12:28 pmRava makes the pooris crisp and makes it stay soo for longer….please check the detailed post here for more tips: https://www.sharmispassions.com/2012/06/how-to-make-puri-for-chaatchaat-puri.html
Sharan Kaur says
March 14, 2014 at 3:36 amHi, i just came across your blog through a random search. I tried this recipe of yours and it came out so well. I got so many praises. I am a masterchef at my home now :-). Thanks a lot for sharing!!
A Pinch of Batul says
April 26, 2014 at 2:28 pmHi.. You have mentioned atta in your puri ingredients.. But you do not mention it in the preparation… Can you please tell me where is it used?
SHARMILEE J says
April 27, 2014 at 12:15 pmYou need to mix wheat flour along with rava.maida etc
query says
October 5, 2014 at 5:40 pmWill d pureez remain crunchy if v store them in air tight plastic bag….for a day??? Reply plz
Hwshah says
July 3, 2014 at 4:35 pmI made these today. They turned out perfect. Thanks
Ravi says
August 15, 2014 at 8:34 pmI tried it today and it turned yamm…….. All credit to u
SHARMILEE J says
October 6, 2014 at 10:56 amYes it will be crisp, store in airtight container….
paavan gusain says
January 10, 2015 at 10:58 amIs it necessary to mix maida to make pani puri? And why?
SHARMILEE J says
January 10, 2015 at 12:56 pmIt is the binding agent….