Indian · snack
Pani Puri (Golgappa)
Pani Puri (Golgappa) reads herbaceous 5.4, sourness 4.6 and sweetness 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian snack, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Herbaceous 5.4 · Sourness 4.6 · Sweetness 3.7 · Salinity 3.6 · Heat 3.3 · Umami 3.2 · Earthy 3.0 · Citrus 3.0 · Fruity 2.3 · Warm Spice 2.2 · Nutty 2.1 · Richness 2.0 · Floral 1.6 · Bitterness 0.9
What's in it (12)
- 1 cup semolina
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- oil for frying
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas
- 2 medium boiled potatoes
- 3 tbsp tamarind pulp
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 3 green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp black salt
- 4 cups water
Time & effort: about 35 min (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 112.7 kcal, 4.6 g protein, 1.9 g fat, 19.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Knead semolina and flour into a tight dough, roll thin, cut into small rounds, and deep-fry until puffed and crisp.
- Blend mint, cilantro, chili, cumin, and black salt with water and tamarind to make the spiced water.
- Fill each puri with a spoonful of potato-chickpea mixture, dunk in the tangy water, and eat in one bite.
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