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Healthy Pani Puri

A light, refreshing and easy homemade pani puri recipe with whole wheat puris, spicy pani and simple potato filling.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Snack, Street Food
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 20 pieces Whole wheat puris (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup Boiled potatoes (mashed) Lightly mashed for filling
  • 1/2 cup Boiled moong sprouts Healthy protein-rich option
  • 1 tsp Chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp Black salt
  • 1 cup Mint leaves For pani
  • 1/2 cup Coriander leaves
  • 2 Green chillies Adjust to taste
  • 1-inch Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Tamarind pulp
  • 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder
  • 4 cups Cold water For pani

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • blender
  • pan

Method
 

  1. Blend mint, coriander, green chillies and ginger with a little water to make a smooth paste.
  2. Add the paste to a large bowl. Mix in tamarind pulp, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt and cold water. Adjust seasoning.
  3. Combine mashed potatoes and moong sprouts in a bowl. Add a pinch of chaat masala and mix gently.
  4. Tap each puri gently to make a small opening.
  5. Fill puris with the potato-sprouts mixture.
  6. Dip each filled puri in the prepared pani and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Use chilled pani for the best taste. Add boondi if you prefer a crunchy element. Choose whole wheat or baked puris to keep it healthier.