Paanipuri Or Golgappa Pt 1 Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 c. Very fine semolina, (soji or possibly rava)
- Â Â Salt to taste
- Â Â Water
- Â Â Oil to deep fry
- Â Â Puri cutter
- 1 lt Water
- 1 bn Mint leaves
- 1/2 bn Coriander leaves
- 8 x Green chillies, (8 to 10)
- 1 x Pingpong ball sized lump tamarind
- 1 Tbsp. Jaljeera
- 1/2 tsp Black salt
- 2 Tbsp. Jaggery
- Â Â Salt to taste
- 1/2 c. Boiled peeled minced potatoes
- 1/2 c. Chickpeas soaked overnight
- 1/2 x Moong, (green gram) soaked overnight or possibly sprouted
- 1/2 c. Non-sweet boondi
- 1 c. Tamarind chutney., (refer week on chutneys)
Directions
- For puris:Mix soji, salt and sufficient water to knead a soft dough.
- Stand covered with wet cloth for 15-20 min.
- Take a fist sized lump and make a ball.
- With the help of some dry maida or possibly soji, roll into big thin rounds.
- Cut small puris from it with the cutter.
- You may use a sharp edged lid of a bottlle, if the size is alright.
- Remove the frills formed and mix into remaining dough.
- Heat oil in a pan and deep fry puris until very light brown and crisp.
- Keep the puris covered with a moist muslin cloth if there is delay in frying.
- Drain and rest in a colander or possibly over kitchen paper for awhile for oil to dry out.
- Store in an airtight container when cold.
- For the spicy pani:Wash and drain coriander and mint.
- Put in a mixie.
- Add in all remaining ingredients except water.
- Blend until a smooth paste is formed.
- Mix into the water. Stir well for 3-4 min.
- Strain with a sieve. Don't throw away the residue, refer note.
- Place in fridge and refrigeratefor 2-3 hrs.
- For accompaniments:Chickpeas: Pressure cook until done.
- Potatoes: Skin jackets. Cut into tiny cubes.
- Boondi: Dip in boiling water for 2 min. Drain, press out and cold.
- Add in crushed jeera, salt and minced coriander to each accompaniment and mix well.
- Put in bowls and place in fridge.
- To serve:Place the crisp cooled puris in a large platter.
- Serve chilled water in deep bowls.
- Place the accompaniments in centre to be taken as desired.
- continued in part 2
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