In this episode learn how to make popular Indian fast food, pani puri. Pani puri is a popular Indian street snack and a type of chaat (Quick Food). It originates from the Magadha region of India.
Ingredients:
- 2 Green Chillies
- 1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves
- 3 Cup Mint Leaves
- Cumin Seed Powder
- 1 Tsp. Black Salt
- 1/2 Tsp. Pepper Powder
- 1 Tsp. Pani Puri Masala
- Salt
- Lemon Juice
- Ice-Cold Water
- 2 Chopped Boiled Potatoes
- 1/2 Cup Soaked Moong
- 1/2 Cup Soaked Boondi
- Black Salt
- Puffed Puri
Method:
- To make the tangy flavored water, chop 2 green chillies roughly and add 1/2 cup coriander leaves, 3 cups mint leaves, flavoring spices like 1/2 tsp. cumin seed powder, 1 tsp. black salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper powder, 1 tsp. pani puri masala, salt and lemon juice and grind it all into a smooth paste.
- Remove the paste into a bowl and add 3 cups of ice-cold water to it.
- Strain the water and keep it in the refrigerator to chill for atleast 2-3 hours.
- Add 4-5 ice cubes to the tangy flavored water before serving.
- To make the filling, take 2 chopped boiled potatoes and add 1/2 cup soaked moong or boil the moong for 5-6 minutes, 1/2 cup soaked boondi and season it it black salt and cumin seed powder and mix them well.
- Take the puffed puri and make a hole in it in order to spoon the filling into it.
- Add little date & tamarind chutney (as per your liking) and the tangy water that we made into the puffed filled puri.
- Pani Puri is ready to eat.