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Jammukashmir · Snack

Kashmiri Gol Gappa (Pani Puri - Complete Version)

Traditional 7. Kashmiri Gol Gappa recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
• ¼ cup semolina (sooji, 40g)
• ¼ tsp salt (1.2g)
• 1 tbsp ghee (15g)
• ¼ tsp baking powder (1.2g)
• 6-7 tbsp water (105ml, approximately)
• Oil for deep frying (500ml)
• 150g boiled potato (peeled, cubed)
• ½ cup boiled chickpeas (100g)
• 1 small onion (40g, finely diced)
• 1 green chilli (finely chopped, 8g)
• ½ tsp chaat masala (1g)
• ¼ tsp salt (1.2g)
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander (3g)
• 2 cups water (480ml)
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste (15g)
• 1 tbsp cumin powder (6g)
• ½ tsp black salt (kala namak, 3g)
• ½ tsp red chilli powder (1.5g)
• ¼ tsp asafoetida (0.5g)
• Salt to taste (½ tsp, 2.5g)
• 1 tbsp chopped mint (3g)
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander (3g)

👩‍🍳 How to make Kashmiri Gol Gappa

1. For shells: Mix flour, semolina, salt, baking powder
2. Add ghee, rub in with fingertips until breadcrumb texture
3. Add water gradually to form soft dough (like poori dough)
4. Knead 5 min until smooth
5. Cover, rest 20 min
6. Divide into 12 balls, roll thin (tissue-thin, approximately 4 inches diameter)
7. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C, test with thermometer)
8. Fry shells 10-15 sec per side until puffed and light golden
9. Shells puff up dramatically when fried
10. Remove with slotted spoon, drain on paper towel
11. Cool completely (shells become crispy)
12. For filling: Mix potato, chickpeas, onion, green chilli, chaat masala, salt, coriander in bowl
13. For pani: Mix water, tamarind paste, cumin powder, black salt, red chilli, asafoetida, salt
14. Stir in chopped mint and coriander
15. Taste and adjust seasonings
16. To serve: Make small hole in top of cooled shell
17. Fill with 1 tbsp potato-chickpea mixture
18. Pour 2 tbsp spiced water into shell
19. Serve immediately before shells soften
20. Visual cue: Light, airy puffed shells, crispy texture, golden colour, spiced water clear with visible herbs, filling visible through top hole
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