Pani Puri / Gol Gappa / Puchka - Indian Street Food

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   For the dough: Mix all purpose flour, semolina and salt in a bowl and mix it with cold water (soda is better) make sure to keep the dough tight.

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   Not light and runny.

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   Coer the dough and leave aside for 1 hour.

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   For the Pani (tangy water), take 6 cups cold water.

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   Add the paste of crushed mint leaves, green chilli, ginger.

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   Add dry mango powder (sour taste), tamarind pulp and some salt to taste.

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   You can choose to top it with some boondi (fried batter droplets)

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   For the filling: Take 3 medium potatoes and boil the.

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   Then crush them coarsely and add salt, chilli flakes / powder.You can also add chick peas that have been soaked overnight into the mix.

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    Now bring back the prepared dough and roll into as thin sheets as possible.

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    Use a round cutter to make about 2 inch rounds.

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    Alternatively you can also make small balls and press them flat with a rolling pin.

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    Keep the pressed circles under a damp cloth to keep them moist.

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    To make the pooris, take oil in a vessel and bring to medium heat.

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    Fry the rounds in batches until they turn just about brown.

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    Press them at the center to get them to puff.

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    Stack up the fried pooris gently ensuring they don't crumble.

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    These can be stored for upto 2 weeks in an airtight container.

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    How to eat?

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    Take the pooris (fried hollow spheres) and gently punch on the thinner side to make a hole.

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    Add about half a spoon of the boiled potato mix.

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    Then add 2 tablespoons of the pani (water mix).

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    Put the entire thing in mouth at one go.

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    Enjoy the spicy tangy flavours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.