Gol gappe recipe

Sure, here's a simple recipe for gol gappe, also known as pani puri or puchka:

Ingredients:

For Gol Gappe (Puri):

• 1 cup semolina (sooji)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• A pinch of baking soda
• Salt to taste
• Water (as needed)
• Oil for frying

For Pani (Spicy Water):

• 1 cup mint leaves (pudina)
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves (dhania)
• 2-3 green chilies
• 1-inch piece of ginger
• 1 small onion (optional)
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
• 4 cups water

For Filling:

• Boiled potatoes, mashed
• Boiled chickpeas
• Tamarind chutney
• Green chutney
• Finely chopped onions
• Sev (optional)

Instructions:

Gol Gappe (Puri):

1. Mix semolina, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
2. Add water gradually and knead into a stiff dough. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
3. After resting, knead the dough again and divide it into small balls.
4. Roll each ball into a thin, small disc (puris).
5. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the puris until they puff up and turn golden brown.
6. Remove them from oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.

Pani (Spicy Water):

1. In a blender, add mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger, onion (if using), roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, salt, and tamarind pulp.
2. Blend into a smooth paste, adding water if necessary.
3. Transfer the mixture into a large bowl and add 4 cups of water. Mix well.
4. Adjust seasoning according to taste. You can add more salt, chaat masala, or tamarind pulp if needed.
5. Chill the pani in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Assembly:

1. Take a gol gappe (puri) and gently make a hole in the center.
2. Stuff it with mashed potatoes and chickpeas.
3. Add a little tamarind chutney and green chutney into the puri.
4. Dip the stuffed puri into the chilled pani and serve immediately.
5. Optionally, top with finely chopped onions and sev for added flavor and crunch.

Enjoy your homemade gol gappe!