Ragda Pani Puri | Ragda Puri | Mumbai Style Ragda Pani Puri | Homemade Pani Puri Recipe

Ragda pani puri is a popular Indian street food variation made with crispy puris filled with soft white pea ragda, potatoes, chutneys, and tangy spiced pani. The warm ragda adds a hearty texture, while the sweet and spicy chutneys bring together the different flavours. Cooking the dried white peas until completely soft is important for a smooth and well-cooked ragda. Prepare the pani with fresh mint, coriander,green chillies, and spices, adjusting the tanginess and spice level to taste. Assemble the puris just before serving so they remain crisp. This homemade chaat is perfect for evening snacks, festive gatherings, and family get-togethers.

Preparation Time
20

Soaking Time
Nil

Cooking Time
5

Makes
4 to 6

Ragda Pani Puri | Ragda Puri | Mumbai Style Ragda Pani Puri | Homemade Pani Puri Recipe — recipe by Renu Dalal

INGREDIENTS

    • 1 packet pani puri

    For the ragda

    • 1/2 cup White peas (soaked overnight)
    • Pinch turmeric powder
    • Pinch of soda

    To serve with

    • 1 ½ cup water
    • Salt to taste
    • ½ cup Tamarind chutney
    • Pani puri pani
    • 1 cup moong chana potato filling

METHOD

    For the ragda

    1. In a pressure cooker add in the soaked white peas, water, turmeric powder, soda, salt.
    2. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles.
    3. Once done mix well with a spoon.

    How to serve

    1. Mix the chilled pani well before serving.
    2. Crack the mouth of the puris and add some filling and the ragda.
    3. Add some tamarind chutney to the puri. Dip in the pani and eat it.

Chef's Note from Renu Dalal:

Cooking Tip:
Fill the puris only when ready to serve to prevent them from becoming soggy.

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