pani puri lovers report here!!!

I have no idea what Pani Puri is Riyasam. But judging by the comments here it is something that I ought to try.

Hello my friend riyasam Ji, You reminded me of my ever loving 'Chaat-Dish'. Even, while in US, we looked for the same and thoght, if some could supply there, he would be millionarie, within short time. Well I have something from web about its preparation. http://www.indianfoodforever.com/snacks/pani-puri.htmlPANI PURI RECIPEIngredients: To make puri: 1 cup Semolina (Rava/ Suji) 3 tblsp Fine Wheat Flour (Maida) 1/4 tsp Baking Soda Oil to deep fry To make pani: 1/2 cup Tamarind (Imli) Pulp 2 cups Water 2 tblsp roasted Cumin Seed (Jeera) Powder 2 tblsp un-roasted Cumin Seed (Jeera) Coriander Leaves 3 Green Chilly (Hari Mirch) 2 tblsp Mint Leaves (Pudina Leaves) Chutney 1 tblsp Black Salt (kala namak ) 2 tblsp Jaggary (Gur) How to make pani puri: To make pani: Measure all ingredients. Adjust spices and tangyness to taste. Strain through a wire strainer to remove any rough bits. To make puri: Mix sooji, maida, baking soda, salt and enough water to knead a soft dough. Stand covered with wet cloth for 15-20 minutes. Make small sized balls. With the help of some dry maida or sooji, roll into thin rounds. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry puris till very light brown and crisp. Drain in a paper towel for a while to dry out the oil. Store in an airtight container when cool. May God bless you and have a great time.

Count me in, count me in… Here in Kolkata its called phuchka though and believe me, I have not tasted such phuchkas anywhere else. I do sound like bragging, but if you taste them ever you will know what I mean. Its something to do with a difference between Bengali taste buds and the rest of India. You will same the with samosa…Bengali samosas are lighter on the stomach with less stuffing and spices which somehow enhances the taste of the samosa without overwhelming it. Same with phuchkas…its simple wholesome mashed potatoes with little spices and coriander and the superb tamarind water…I am drooling right now!

I am having the craving right now Mabel. Am I pregnant!!?? I think, pani puri, we call it PHUCHKA here and GOLGAPPA in Delhi, is the most original delicacy of our country and I can give up only over mt\y body...

What IS this treat of which you speak Mable? I ate many a sweet when I lived in India but this name is new to me? Is it like paan?

OH! What a mouth watering discussion. I know those who are from India will well understand the importance and meaning of your discussion and the 'delicacy' you have mentioned here. It is most popular amongst woman and girls and mere mention of this can bring water in their mouth. My better half is also very found of it and whenever we go to market, she would prefer to have it, may be in lesser quantity. There are many shops and koisks in our area, who sell it and there are always a gathering of lots of men and women around these shops from noon to night. I think everyone likes spicy and tangy taste of it. However, I prefer to take it occasionally.

I have never had it but it sounds wonderful. I looked for some recipes for it online. I will definitely have to go to an Indian grocery store to get all the ingredients, for sure.

I fully agree with you.There is no one who does not like pani puri.You can see these pani puri carts all over and people simply stop and have it.I think this is one delicacy which makes every one crave for it.I too love it.I remember when my son was appearing for his board exams I used worry so much about him having his pani puri from the carts.Since the ingredients are readily available I used to prepare them every evening for my son and all his friends used to land up at my place it looked as if I was running a Chaat centre.The hygiene part used to worry especially during the exams.But when I look at all the posh cars that stop by to buy them I am quite amazed.

The way you describe it makes me salivate. Though have not heard of it but it looks like something special. I have tasted one indian sweets where they used to fry the flour with ghee and sugar and if am not mistaken with milk over slow fire. It taste wonderful. maybe you can tell me what is the name of this dessert and I check the recipe from the net.

I have been having this craving for pani puri these past few days.....and believe me it is nothing related to your craving.....I hope you understood what I meant.....or else refer to your other discussion......I love to have pani puri once in a way and have been planning to go and have it since last saturday but do not seem to make it to the restaurant. Tell me if you are planning to make it and I will join you for the pani puri party.

it is my favourite too and i like eating pani puri but at the same time i am also scared due to its negative effects sometimes like the stomach upset and all. but then too i like its taste and i do eat it about two three times a week but now i am in germany and i cant have that and whenever in india i eat it frequently but i miss that here.

Aha haaa.... Feels so nice to see that word here on mylot. Yummy !!! Man I love it and who does not ??? Come to India, Mumbai and have one of these, a message to everyone reading this. Its one of the best things India has to offer. It can't be eaten by spoon, Its directly made by hand and eaten by hand. There's no question of tables, no question of chairs and not even any question asked about a plate. This delicacy is made and directly put into your mouth... Lemme tell you again, its taste is indescribable by any mundane comparison..... Ya and for you riyasam, I love my panipuri sweet and 'khatta' !!! Thanks for the discussion...

hi there i love pani puri alot hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm..... yummy,

Reading the subject makes my mouth watery.... Wow... I love that man. Thats an amazing chat and I never miss that when I go out. I can eat upto 30-40 puris. I enjoy the taste to the core. Sunny or rainy, I never say no to it. Know what, I look for cleanliness and the ambiance of the restaurants. But when it comes to pani puri.... I never mind standing on the sides of the street and enjoying like that of a kid.

Hi riya! I'm not sure if I have tried this pani puri. I know we've tried a lot of food and sweets in India, but I hardly remember how they called it or the names!