Dairy-Free Pani Puri
Experience the irresistible crunch and tang of Dairy-Free Pani Puri, a plant-based twist on the traditional Indian street food favorite! This recipe brings you the perfect balance of textures and flavors, combining crispy, ready-made puris filled with a hearty mixture of mashed potatoes and protein-packed boiled black chickpeas. The highlight is the zesty, spiced pani (flavored water) made with fresh mint, coriander, green chili, and ginger, blended to perfection and chilled for a refreshing finish. This dairy-free delight is enhanced with vibrant green chutney, sweet and tangy tamarind chutney, and a sprinkle of iconic Indian spices like chaat masala and roasted cumin powder. Perfect as a light snack, appetizer, or party treat, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes and guarantees an explosion of flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 40 pieces Puri (ready-made)
- 3 medium Potatoes
- 1 cup Black chickpeas (kala chana), boiled
- 4 tablespoons Green chutney
- 4 tablespoons Tamarind chutney
- 1 cup Mint leaves
- 1 cup Coriander leaves
- 2 pieces Green chili
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Black salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 4 cups Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
1. Boil the potatoes in a pot until soft, about 10 minutes. Cool, peel, and roughly mash them in a bowl.
2. Add the boiled black chickpeas to the mashed potatoes and mix together.
3. For the pani (flavored water), blend mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chili, and ginger with a little water to make a smooth paste.
4. Add the paste to a large bowl, then mix in roasted cumin powder, black salt, regular salt, chaat masala, and lemon juice.
5. Pour in 4 cups of cold water and mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
6. Refrigerate the pani for at least 20 minutes to enhance the flavors.
7. To assemble, take a puri and gently make a hole in the center of the top.
8. Stuff it with a small amount of the potato and chickpea mixture.
9. Add about half a teaspoon each of green chutney and tamarind chutney into the puri.
10. Dip the stuffed puri into the chilled pani or pour some pani into the puri and immediately pop it into your mouth.
11. Repeat with the remaining puris. Serve immediately for the best experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1813 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.7 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1345 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
