🌶️ Gol Gappa (Pani Puri) Recipe

Serves 3–4 people

Ingredients

• 20–25 gol gappa (puris) from packet

• Oil for deep frying

For stuffing:

• 1 cup boiled white chickpeas

• ½ cup spicy ready-made boondi (Haldiram or similar)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2–3 tbsp thick yogurt (curd)

• 1–2 tsp green chilli sauce (to taste)

• 2 tsp tamarind sauce

• 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

• Salt to taste (if needed)

For gol gappa water (pani):

• 1 mug (250–300 ml) water

• 1–2 tsp tamarind paste or tamarind sauce

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp chaat masala

• Salt to taste

• A pinch of amchur (dry mango) powder

Method

Step 1: Deep Fry the Gol Gappa

• Take 20–25 gol gappa from the packet.

• Deep fry in medium-hot oil until puffed, golden, and crispy.

• Remove and place on tissue paper.

• Let them cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Stuffing

• In a bowl, add:

  • Boiled white chickpeas

  • Spicy ready-made boondi

  • Finely chopped onion

  • Fresh coriander

• Add yogurt, green chilli sauce, and tamarind sauce.

• Mix everything well with yogurt until creamy.

• Taste and adjust salt if required.

Step 3: Prepare Gol Gappa Water (Pani)

• Take one mug of water.

• Add tamarind paste or sauce, lemon juice, chaat masala, salt, and a pinch of amchur powder.

• Mix well until fully combined.

• Chill for better taste.

Step 4: Assemble and Serve

• Make a small hole in each gol gappa.

• Fill with prepared stuffing.

• Add gol gappa water inside or dip before eating.

• Serve immediately and enjoy!