Homemade Pani Puri: Easy Street-Style Chaat You Can Make Anytime

Pani puri is the ultimate Indian street snack, crispy puris filled with spicy water, tangy chutneys, and soft potato stuffing. The best part? You can easily recreate this chaat at home with fresh ingredients and simple steps.

1. Ingredients You’ll Need

For puri:

• Semolina (sooji): 1 cup
• All-purpose flour (maida)
• A pinch of salt
• Water for kneading
• Oil for deep frying

For stuffing:

• 2 boiled potatoes (mashed)
• 1 cup boiled chickpeas (optional but tasty)
• Chaat masala
• Salt and red chilli powder

For spicy pani:

• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• ½ cup coriander leavesGreen chillies
• 2-3 green chillies
• 1 small piece ginger
• 1-2 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• Black salt (to taste)
• Regular salt
• 4-5 cups chilled water

2. Method to Make Puri (Crispy Shells)

Step 1: Prepare the dough

Mix semolina, a little maida, salt, and water to form a tight dough. Knead well until smooth. Cover and rest for 20-30 minutes.

Step 2: Roll the puris

Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each one into thin, even circles. The thinner they are, the crispier they turn out.