Ingredients
p
4 potatoes
r
⅓ cup roasted chana dal
k
2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
c
1 tsp chaat masala
b
¼ tsp black salt
s
½ tsp salt
g
1 green chili (chopped)
c
1 handful cilantro (chopped)
r
1 red onion (chopped)
F
For the theeka pani:
c
½ bunch cilantro
M
½ bunch Mint
g
1 green chili (seeds removed)
p
2 inch piece fresh ginger
p
2 inch piece Tamarind paste
c
½ tsp chaat masala
b
¼ tsp black salt
s
¼ tsp salt
g
¼ tsp ginger powder
c
2+1 cups water
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For the puri:
s
1 pack store bought ready to fry dry Pani Puri
N
Neutral oil (for deep frying)
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For serving:
C
Cilantro
G
Green chili
R
Red onion
R
Roasted chana dal
T
Tamarind chutney
C
Crispy sev
Directions
1
For the aloo stuffing:
1
Boil the potatoes until soft, then mash. Add all remaining filling ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
p
4 potatoes
r
⅓ cup roasted chana dal
k
2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
c
1 tsp chaat masala
b
¼ tsp black salt
s
½ tsp salt
g
1 green chili (chopped)
c
1 handful cilantro (chopped)
r
1 red onion (chopped)
2
Add all the theeka pani ingredients (except the 1 cup water) to a blender and blend for 1–2 minutes. Strain, then stir in the remaining cup of water. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
c
½ bunch cilantro
M
½ bunch Mint
g
1 green chili (seeds removed)
p
2 inch piece fresh ginger
p
2 inch piece Tamarind paste
c
½ tsp chaat masala
b
¼ tsp black salt
s
¼ tsp salt
g
¼ tsp ginger powder
c
2+1 cups water
3
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until it reaches 180°C / 355°F. Add the dry puris (about 10 at a time) and let them puff up. Fry for 1–2 more minutes until golden, flipping occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel.
N
Neutral oil (for deep frying)
s
store bought ready to fry dry Pani Puri
4
To serve, gently poke a hole in the top of each puri with your finger. Fill with the aloo mixture, then top with cilantro, green chili, onion, chutney, chana dal, and crispy sev.
C
Cilantro
G
Green chili
R
Red onion
T
Tamarind chutney
R
Roasted chana dal
C
Crispy sev
5
Dip in the cold theeka pani and eat immediately—they’re meant to be eaten in one bite.
