Classic Pani Puri

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix 200g semolina and 100g all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt. Gradually add water to form a stiff dough.

2. 2

   Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Boil the 2 medium potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them.

4. 4

   Soak 100g chickpeas overnight, then boil until soft.

5. 5

   In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, boiled chickpeas, 1 tablespoon cumin powder, 1 tablespoon chaat masala, and salt to taste.

6. 6

   Finely chop 1 bunch of fresh coriander and 2 green chilies, and add them to the potato-chickpea mixture.

7. 7

   Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the mixture and mix well.

8. 8

   Roll the dough into small balls and flatten them into small puris.

9. 9

   Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the puris until golden and crisp.

10. 10

    Prepare the pani by mixing water with chaat masala, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste.

11. 11

    Serve the puris with the potato-chickpea filling and the prepared pani.