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Nutritional Values
200kcal
7gProtein
45gCarbs
1gFat
8gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
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Pani Puri
How to order / say it
Say it
पाणी पुरी — [pah-ni poo-ree]
Order
I'd like some pani puri, please.
Locally
मला काही पाणी पुरी पाहिजे.
Say locally
Crispy hollow puris filled with spicy tangy water and chickpeas.
Why try it?
Pani Puri is quintessential to Mumbai's vibrant street food terrain. It’s more than just a snack; it offers an exploration of flavors, providing a glimpse into local tastes and social dining culture.
How it tastes
Tangy and spicy pani water bursts into the crisp puri, combining with sweet chutney and savory chickpeas to create a flavor explosion in each bite.
Origin & History — first documented: 1700
Pani Puri's roots can be traced back to the Magadha region of India. Over time, it evolved through ingenuity and necessity, becoming a beloved street food across the Indian subcontinent.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 100 g semolina
- 🍋 50 g tamaring pulp
- 🫘 100 g chickpeas
- 🌿 30 g mint leaves
- 🧂 1 tsp cumin
- 🧂 2 green chili
- 🧂 1 tsp black salt
Method
- 1 Prepare puris using semolina dough, fry until crisp.
- 2 Mix tamarind pulp with spices to make the tangy pani.
- 3 Cook chickpeas and season with masala.
- 4 Stuff puris with chickpeas and fill with pani before eating.
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