Ingredients
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Theeka Pani:
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¼ cup mint
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½ cup coriander
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1 inch Ginger
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2 Chilli
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small ball sized tamarind
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1 tsp Chaat masala
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1 tsp cumin powder
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a pinch hing
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¾ tsp Salt
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4 cup cold water
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Khatta Meetha Pani:
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 1 cup tamarind extract
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3 tbsp jaggery
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1 tsp Chaat masala
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1 tsp cumin powder
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¼ tsp pepper powder
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¼ tsp chilli powder
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a pinch hing
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¾ tsp Salt
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3 cup cold water
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Aloo Stuffing:
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3 potatoes
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½ Onion
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2 tbsp coriander
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½ tsp cumin powder
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½ tsp Chaat masala
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¼ tsp pepper powder
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½ tsp chilli powder
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½ tsp Salt
Directions
Everyone wants golgappa, or, as I say, pani puri, or, as it’s also called, puchka!
Recipe provided by Manan Mittal, a super talented Indian foodie that goes under the name food diaries on Instagram. Thanks Manan for sharing this recipe with us!
How to Make the Golgappa:
- Mix the whole wheat flour, sooji, and salt in a bowl.
- Add warm water and knead to make a dough with medium-soft texture.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and leave aside for 15 minutes.
- Knead the dough once again for a minute and divide into 4 equal parts. Roll each dough ball on a lightly floured surface to make a thin circle.
- Cut the circle into small 4-5 cm circles using a knife or a bowl with a sharp edge.
- Heat the oil in a pan. Slide the golgappa into the hot oil and fry until they puff up and become golden brown. Gently press them with the back of a ladle.
- Flip the golgappa and fry the other side. Remove the golgappa and put on a plate.
How to Make the Theeka Pani (Spicy Water for the Filling):
- First, put the mint, coriander, ginger, chilli, and tamarind in a small blender.
- Blend to a smooth paste adding water as required.
- Transfer the theeka pani paste to a large bowl.
- Add chaat masala, ground cumin, hing, salt, and cold water.
- Mix well and the theeka pani is ready to enjoy with the golguppa.
How to Make Khatta Meetha Pani (Sweet and Sour Water for the Filling):
- Firstly, put the tamarind extract and jaggery in a large bowl.
- Add chaat masala, ground cumin, ground pepper, chilli powder, hing, salt and cold water.
- Mix well and khatta meetha pani is ready to enjoy with golguppa.
How to Make the Aloo Stuffing (Potato Stuffing):
- First, put the potato, onion, and coriander in a small bowl.
- Add ground cumin, chaat masala, ground pepper, chilli powder and salt.
- Mix well making sure everything is well combined.
- The aloo stuffing is now ready to enjoy with the golguppa.
How to Assemble Golguppa for Serving:
- Just before serving, add a handful of boondi to the theeka pani and the khatta meetha pani.
- Make a small hole in the centre of the golgappa.
- Stuff a tsp of prepared aloo stuffing into the golgappa.
- Dip in the theeka pani or khatta meetha pani.
- Finally, your golguppa, or pani puri, is ready to serve.
