Tuna MayhoşCommis de Cuisine
11 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Pani puri is a playful Indian street food snack made by cracking open small, crispy shells and filling them with tangy spiced water, potatoes, and chickpeas. Each bite brings a burst of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Make the Dough

20 min

Knead the semolina, flour, and water into a firm dough. Let it rest for 20 minutes.

2

Shape the Shells

15 min

Roll the dough out thinly and cut out small circles.

3

Fry

10 min

Fry in oil over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes, until puffed and crispy.

4

Make the Spiced Water

10 min

Blend the mint, cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, water, and salt, then strain.

5

Serve

Crack a hole in each shell and fill it with the potato and chickpea mixture. Dip in the spiced water and serve immediately.

Reminder

Store the shells in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Once filled, serve immediately or they will soften.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
220 kcalCalories
5 gProtein
32 gCarbohydrate
8 gFat
3 gFiber
2 gSugar
420 mgSodium
1 gSaturated Fat
Protein 9% Carbohydrate 58% Fat 33%
Share
Reviews

Comments (0)

0.0 0 reviews 0% recommend it
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0

No one has commented on this recipe yet. Write the first comment.

Similar Recipes

You'll like these too

Recipes tried by those who liked this one, fitting the same table.

Send Feedback