Pani Puri (Spicy Water Balls)
Pani Puri is a popular Indian street food snack consisting of crispy, hollow puri shells filled with a spicy potato and chickpea mixture, then topped with a flavorful tamarind and mint-coriander spiced water (pani). This vegan recipe captures the vibrant flavors and textures of this beloved dish, perfect for a fun and interactive appetizer.
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- Tid i alt
- 45 min.
- Portioner
- 4
- Sværhedsgrad
- Mellem
- Pr. portion
- 245 kcal
Klargøring
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 24 stk.puri, ready-made
filling
- 2 stk.potato, boiled and mashed
- 0,5 kopchickpea, boiled
- 0,25 kopred onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsk.chaat masala
- 0,5 tsk.salt
pani
- 0,5 kopfresh mint leaf
- 0,5 kopfresh cilantro
- 1 stk.green chili
- 10 gginger, peeled
- 1 spsk.tamarind paste
- 1 tsk.cumin powder, roasted
- 0,5 tsk.black salt
- 1 tsk.sugar(valgfrit)
- 2 kopwater, chilled
Udstyr
blender · large bowl · spoon
Fremgangsmåde
Trin for trin
- 1
Prepare the filling by combining the mashed potato, boiled chickpea, chopped red onion, chaat masala, and salt in a medium bowl.
Ca. 5 min.
Kokkens note: Mash the potatoes well for a smoother filling.
- 2
Mix the filling ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Ca. 2 min.
- 3
To make the pani, blend the fresh mint leaves, fresh cilantro, green chili, ginger, tamarind paste, roasted cumin powder, black salt, and sugar (if using) with a small amount of the chilled water until a smooth paste forms.
Ca. 5 min.
Kokkens note: Adjust green chili to your spice preference.
- 4
Transfer the blended paste to a larger bowl and add the remaining chilled water.
Ca. 1 min.
- 5
Stir the pani well and taste, adjusting seasonings as needed.
Ca. 1 min.
Kokkens note: The pani should be tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet.
- 6
To serve, gently tap a hole in the center of each puri using your thumb or a spoon.
Ca. 5 min.
Kokkens note: Be careful not to break the puri entirely.
- 7
Fill each puri with a small spoonful of the potato and chickpea mixture.
Ca. 5 min.
- 8
Immediately dunk the filled puri into the prepared pani, allowing it to fill up.
Ca. 5 min.
Kokkens note: Pani puri is best eaten immediately after assembly to enjoy the crisp texture.
- 9
Serve the pani puri immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors.
Pr. portion
Næringsindhold
- Kalorier
- 244,6kcal
- Protein
- 6g
- Kulhydrat
- 36,6g
- Fedt
- 8,5g
- Kostfibre
- 5,2g
- Sukker
- 4,5g
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Bevar den gode smag
Store the potato filling and pani separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Pani puri is typically eaten cold; do not reheat the assembled puri.