Pani Puri with Teekha Pani

Ingredients:

For the Puris:

• 1 cup semolina (sooji)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• Water, as needed
• Oil for frying

For the Filling:

• 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1/2 cup tamarind chutney
• 1/2 cup spicy green chutney (made with mint, coriander, green chilies, and lemon juice)
• Indian Chaska Pani Puri Masala, to taste
• Salt to taste

For the Teekha Pani (Spicy Mint Water):

• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 bunch fresh coriander leaves
• 2-3 green chilies
• 1 tablespoon Indian Chaska Pani Puri Masala
• 1 teaspoon black salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 cups chilled water

Serving Size: 6-8

Instructions:

1. To make the Puris:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine semolina and all-purpose flour. Gradually add water and knead to form a stiff dough.
   • Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
   • Divide the dough into small balls and roll out each ball into thin discs.
   • Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the rolled-out discs until they puff up and turn golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
2. To make the Teekha Pani (Spicy Mint Water):
   • In a blender, combine mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, Indian Chaska Pani Puri Masala, black salt, cumin powder, chaat masala, tamarind paste, lemon juice, and chilled water. Blend until smooth.
   • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any coarse bits. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
   • Chill the Teekha Pani in the refrigerator until ready to use.
3. To assemble the Pani Puri:
   • Make a small hole in the center of each puri with your thumb.
   • Fill each puri with a small amount of mashed potatoes.
   • Add a spoonful of tamarind chutney and spicy green chutney to each puri.
   • Sprinkle a pinch of Indian Chaska Pani Puri Masala over the filling.
   • Dip each filled puri into the chilled Teekha Pani and enjoy immediately.

Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite of your homemade Pani Puri with Teekha Pani made with Indian Chaska Pani Puri Masala!