Pani Puri

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fine Semolina (Rava)
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Warm water
• 2 large Boiled potatoes, mashed
• 0.5 cup Boiled black chickpeas
• 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 0.5 cup Fresh coriander leaves
• 3 pieces Green chilies
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon Chaat Masala
• 1 teaspoon Black salt (Kala Namak)
• 2 cups Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix semolina, flour, and warm water to form a stiff dough; knead for 5 minutes and rest under a damp cloth for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Roll out the dough very thinly and cut into small circles using a cookie cutter or a small lid.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the circles on medium heat, pressing slightly until they puff up and turn golden brown.

4. 4

   Blend mint, coriander, green chilies, and tamarind with a little water to create a smooth green paste.

5. 5

   Mix the green paste with 4 cups of chilled water, black salt, and chaat masala to make the 'Pani' (spiced water).

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, mix mashed potatoes and boiled chickpeas with a pinch of salt and chili powder for the filling.

7. 7

   Gently poke a hole in the center of a fried puri using your thumb.

8. 8

   Stuff with a teaspoon of the potato mixture, dip into the spiced water, and serve immediately.