Homemade Golgappa Recipe | How to Make Crispy and Flavorful Pani Puri

 Ingredients:

For the Puris:

1 cup semolina (sooji)

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (maida)

A pinch of baking soda

Water, as needed

Oil, for frying

Salt, to taste

For the Filling:

Boiled and mashed potatoes

Cooked and seasoned chickpeas

Finely chopped onions

Tamarind chutney

Chaat masala

Black salt

For the Flavored Water (Pani):

1 cup mint leaves

1/2 cup coriander leaves

2-3 green chilies (adjust to taste)

1-inch piece of ginger

1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder

1 teaspoon black salt

1 teaspoon chaat masala

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup tamarind pulp

Salt, to taste

Water, as needed

Make Golgappa at home

Instructions:

For the Puris:

In a bowl, mix semolina, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.

Add water little by little and knead into a stiff dough. Let the dough rest for about 15-20 minutes.

Divide the dough into small portions and roll them into balls.

Roll out each ball into a small circle, around 2-3 inches in diameter.

Heat oil in a pan for frying. The oil should be moderately hot.

Gently slide one rolled puri into the hot oil. It should puff up and turn golden brown within a few seconds.

Remove the fried puri from the oil and place it on paper towels to remove excess oil. Fry all the puris in the same way.

For the Flavored Water (Pani):

Blend mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, and ginger together with a little water to make a smooth paste.

In a bowl, mix the mint-coriander paste, tamarind pulp, roasted cumin powder, black salt, chaat masala, black pepper, regular salt, and water.

Adjust the flavors according to your taste. The water should be tangy, spicy, and flavorful.

Assembling the Golgappa:

Make a small hole on top of each fried puri using your finger or a spoon.

Fill the puri with a teaspoon of mashed potatoes and a teaspoon of cooked chickpeas.

Add a little chopped onion on top of the filling.

Dip the filled puri into the flavored water (pani) and immediately pop the entire puri into your mouth.

Enjoy the burst of flavors as the puri breaks and the water mixes with the filling!

Golgappa is all about assembling and eating quickly to enjoy the crunchy, spicy, and tangy goodness in every bite. You can adjust the spiciness and tanginess of the water according to your preferences.