Here's how you can make Pani Puri at home also known as Gol Gappa

Pani Puri, also known as Gol Gappa in some regions of India, is a popular street food snack made of hollow, crispy puris filled with a spicy and tangy flavored water (pani), along with a mixture of tamarind chutney, chickpeas, potatoes, and spices. Here's how you can make Pani Puri at home:

Ingredients

For the Puris (you can also buy ready-made puris from Indian grocery stores):

- 1 cup semolina (sooji)

- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (maida)

- Water (as needed)

Oil for deep frying

For the water (spiced water)

- 1 cup fresh mint leaves

- 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves

- 2-3 green chilies (adjust to taste)

- 1-inch piece of ginger

- 1 small lemon, juiced

- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder

- 1 teaspoon chaat masala

- Salt to taste

- 2-3 cups chilled water

- 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp (optional)

For the Filling:

- 1 cup boiled chickpeas (chana)

- 2 medium-sized boiled potatoes, peeled and mashed

Tamarind chutney

- Thin sev (fried gram flour noodles)

- Chopped onions (optional)

- Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Make the Puris

1. Prepare the dough

Mix semolina and all-purpose flour in a bowl. Add water gradually and knead into a stiff dough. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

2. Shape the puris

Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into small balls. Roll out each ball into thin circles (about 2 inches in diameter) using a rolling pin.

3. Fry the puris

 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully slide into the rolled-out puris one by one. Fry until they puff up and turn golden brown. Remove from oil and drain excess oil on paper towels.

2. Prepare the Pani (Spiced Water)

1. Blend the ingredients

 In a blender, combine mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger, lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, salt, and tamarind pulp (if using). Blend into a smooth paste, adding a little water if necessary.

2.Make the spiced water

Transfer the blended mixture into a large bowl. Add chilled water and mix well. Adjust the salt and spices according to your taste. Chill the pani in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

3. Assemble the Pani Puri:

1. Prepare the filling

 Mix boiled chickpeas and mashed potatoes in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and chaat masala for extra flavor.

2. Make a hole in the puris 

Gently tap the top of each puri with your thumb to create a small hole without breaking it.

3.Fill the puris

 Fill each puri with a small spoonful of the chickpea-potato mixture.

4. Add chutney and sev

 Add a little tamarind chutney on top of the filling. Sprinkle some thin sev and chopped onions if desired.

5.Serve

 Place the filled puris on a serving plate. Pour the chilled spiced water (pani) into each puri just before eating.

6. Garnish

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Enjoy the burst of flavors in your homemade Pani Puri/Gol Gappa!

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