Best Golguppa | Puchka | Panipuri | Gupchup | Pani Ka Batasha Recipe

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Golguppa | Puchka | Panipuri | Gupchup | Pani Ka. Batasha |  How to make Suji Golgappa | How to Make Golgappa and Golgappa Pani Recipe at Home | How to Make Atta Golgappa Recipe | How to Make Khatta Meetha Pani for Golgappa

Golgappa is the most popular and loved street food snack of India, in English it is known as “water Balls” . It is known by different names in different regions like Pani puri in Maharashtra, Puchka in West Bengal, Gupchup in Odisha and Pani ka Batasha in various other regions of the country. There is as such no major difference between the recipes behind all these names but little here and there in the size of the puri and use of ingredients. It’s a crispy ball stuffed  with little filling and then filled with spicy and tangy water.

How to make Pani puri

How many calories does one golgappa have ?

Golgappa can be said relatively a low calorie snack.One golgappa can contain approximately 30 to 50 calories depending upon its size and the ingredients added to it.

In which state when and where was golgappa originated or invented ?

According to Pushpesh a prominent food historian golgappa was originated in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar about 100 or 125 years ago. It is also possible that golgappa was made out of Raj kachori or vice versa.

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What is Dahi golguppa ?

Dahi golgappa is a form of golgappa chaat, it can be said somewhat similar to Raj kachori., Here golgappa is filled or served with creamy and tangy curd, flavored with sweet spicy chutney and some spices

Is Golgappa healthy ?

Golguppsa are like small fried puri’s usually made using Semolina (Suji) and wheat flour.Avoid eating too many Golgappa, as it might lead to digestive issues, hygiene problems if eating from an unhygienic road side stall.It not baked consuming too many golgappa can also give you high calorie count and high carbohydrate intake.

Golgappa variations 

With changing times unique twist and variations can be seen in traditional golguppa recipe.Few such recipes are like Chocolate golgappa and golgappa cake, 

What is Ragda Pani puri ?

In Maharashtra spiced mashed filling of white chickpeas or white peas is often used in Pani puri.

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How to make Pani puri

Golguppa | Puchka | Panipuri | Gupchup | Pani Ka Batasha

Beloved street food of India'
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 40
Calories 40 kcal

Ingredients
  

DOUGH

  • 1/2 cup Semolina / Suji
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp Wheat flour / Atta
  • 3/8 cup Water
  • Oil for frying

POTATO STUFFING

  • 3 boiled Potatoes / Aloo
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Salt / Kala Namak
  • 1/2 tsp Green chilli paste / Hari mirch
  • 1/2 tsp roasted Cumin powder / Zeera
  • 1 tsp Chaat Masala
  • 4-5 tsp Tamarind pulp / Imli
  • 1-2 tbsp boiled Bengal gram / Kal channa

PANI

  • 100 gm Tamarind pulp / Imli
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder / Kali mirch
  • 1 tsp full Coriander chutney / Dhaniya or 1/2 cup chopped Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Green chilli paste / Hari mirch
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger powder / Saunth or 1 inch fresh Ginger / Adrakh paste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Salt / Kala Namak
  • 1 tsp full Dry Mint / Pudina or 1 cup chopped fresh Mint
  • 1/2 tsp roasted Cumin powder / Zeera
  • 1 tsp Chaat Masala
  • 1 tbsp crumbled Jaggery / Gud
  • 1 Litre chilled Water
  • 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 cup Masala Boondi

Instructions
 

  • Put Semolina,Salt and Wheat flour all together make a soft dough using warm Water.
  • Cover the dough with damp cloth and let to set for at least 30 minutes.
  • Then divide dough in two equal parts.Smear surface with Oil and roll out dough into a sheet or to say a big roti.This sheet should be neither too thin nor too thick.
  • Taking a 1+1/2 inch cookie cutter cut roundels.which are just like small Puri’s.
  • Fry Puri’s in hot Oil and when the Puri’s puff up put heat over low and fry the Puri’s over low till they get golden in colour flipping in between upside down.
  • Strain out and keep over sieve till excess Oil drips off.
  • To make Pani Puri Pani Add all the ingredients listed for Pani ( Water ) except Masala Boondi and strain out this spice mixed Water.
  • Now add the Masala boondis.
  • On the other side make a Potato stuffing by first taking mashed boiled Potatoes then add and mix in all the ingredients mentioned for Potato stuffing.
  • Now every thing is ready.Make a hole in your Puri stuff in made Potato mix with little Spicy Water.ENJOY !

Note

  • If you are making lots of Puri’s at once cover the once already made with damp cloth otherwise they won’t puff up in hot Oil.
  • If the sheet is too thin your Puri’s won’t puff up and if sheet is thick though Puri’s will puff up but they will get thick and hard on one side.
  • To make puri’s crisp fry on low heat.
  • If the Puri’s are fried in too hot Oil that is more hot than required then the Puri’s will become flat like Papdis.

Recipe of aam papad | Homemade Aam Papad | How to dry Aam Papad without sunlight

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Aam Papad is a delicious and delightful mango leather or can also be called fruit strips, equally enjoyed by all ages.Aam is mango in Hindi and Papad means any thing dry and thin 

What is Aam Papad

Aam Papad is like a traditional Indian confectionery recipe made by drying Mango pulp mixed with sugar and sometimes spices, these can be called the basic ingredients.It has a chewy texture with a sweet and tangy taste.Aam Papad helps to capture the flavor of sweet Mangoes for any season of the year when Mangoes are not available.

How to make Aam Papad at home

Making Aam Papad at home is a super easy process.You just need to cook pureed Mango pulp with Sugar until it’s neither too thick nor too thin and then spread it on a greased plate to let it dry. You can follow the recipe card or the video for a full step by step process.

How to make and dry aam Papad without sunlight

If plenty of sunlight is available to dry Aam Papad it’s well and good but if not,you can dry it in the fridge or in the Oven. In the fridge, it will take Aam Papad to dry about 4 to 5 days and in the Oven, keeping an eye over it you can dry it on  80⁰C and it will take about 2 to 3 hours. I have not tried drying Aam Papad in a microwave and personally I would not recommend doing that as the Papad might get hard.

How to preserve and store Aam Papad

You can preserve and store Aarm Papad in a cool dry place like the freezer section of the refrigerator for a long time, about 1 year in an airtight container.

Different types of Aam Papad

Aam Papad can be made in various types and flavors plus shapes.Let’s briefly discuss them one by one.

Aam Papad roll

Cut the aam Papad sheet in strips and then make rolls of these strip.

Aam Papad candy

Make a  block of thin layers of papad piled one upon another.Aam papad cut and shaped in small bite size pieces can be a perfect quick snack.

Aam Papad toffee

If you add a little bit more sugar to the mango pulp puree and dry it for a longer time  in the form of small cube, It will turn more chewy like an Aam Papad toffee or call it Mango toffee.

Meetha Aam Papad

This is simple,made by sweet ripe Mangoes mixed with Sugar or Jaggery (Gud).

Black Aam Papad ( Kala Aam Papad )

This type is made either by using black mangoes, a rear variety of Mangoes that is not easily available in India.Other than that Kala Aam Papad also refers to the recipe of Aam Papad where spices like Cumin, Black Salt and Salt are used without Sugar in the blend of more raw and few ripe Mangoes.Aam papad from Amritsar is very famous in this variety.

kacche Aam Ka Papad

This is totally made using raw Mangoes and can be made either by adding sugar or Jaggery creating a sweet – tangy flavour.The other option can be spicy and tangy with added salt and spices.

Khatta Meetha Aam Papad

This has a sweet and tangy flavor that comes from the combination of both ripe and raw Mangoes.

Imli Aam Papad

A tangy variation made with tamarind pulp added to mango puree.

Spicy masala papad 

Sweet and tangy Mango puree mixed with spicy masala.

Green Aam Papad

Aam Papad is made with raw green mangoes having a tangy flavor.

Aam Papad burfi

Aam Papad barfi can be made by sandwiching layers of aam Papad between layers of chocolate or kaju barfi.

F.A.Q

How many calories are there in Aam Papad ?

On an average,aam Papad contains about 150-200 calorie per 100grams depending on how much sugaror jaggery is added.

What are Health benefits of Aam Papad

It is high in vitamin A and C from the Mangoes.It helps in digestion due to the presence of natural fiber in mangoes.It can be quick energy booster from the natural sugars present in mango.It contains antioxidants that fight free radicals.If made using jaggery Aam papad can give added benefits of calcium,zinc and other minerals to boost immunity.

Is Aam Papad good for weight loss ?

Aam Papad can be a healthy snack option if made using natural sugar and taken in moderate quantity.

How to eat Aam Papad

Aam Papad can be enjoyed as a standalone snack, added as a toppings over a dessert, or added to your salad or chaat.

Can Aam Papad be eaten during pregnancy?

Yes, you can consume Aam Papad during pregnancy but take it in moderate quantity if it has too much added sugar in it.

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Khatta meetha masala aam papad.

Recipe of aam papad | Homemade Aam Papad | How to dry Aam Papad without sunlight

A sweet healthy snack that can be stored for long
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Sweet mango 300 gm
  • 1 Sour Mango 300 gm
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 2 tbsp of Sugar or Jaggery
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom / Hari Elachi
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper / Kali mirch
  • A pinch Dry Ginger / Saunth
  • 1/4 tsp Black salt / Kala namak

Instructions
 

  • Peel the mangoes and cut into small pieces discarding the stone,then put it in the mixer grinder and make Purée of it. Make sure there aren’t t any lumps.
  • Keep your tray or plate ready by thoroughly greasing it with oil
  • Start cooking  the made Mango purée on medium heat adding sugar,Cardamom,Pepper,Dry ginger and Black salt.
  • Within five minutes of cooking mango purée changes its colour and becomes translucent. The splattering bubbles also become thick this shows that the purée is ready to be spread.
  • Before it cools down immediately start spreading it over the greased plate making a thin layer of the cooked purée.
  • You can dry the aam papad under the sun or in the fridge or even in the oven at 80°C for about three hours.
  • We kept the Aam papad in fridge to dry for about five days and it came out perfectly well.
  • Releasing the sides pullout and cut to pieces.
  • You can keep your Aam papad stored in the freezer section  and enjoyed it for about a year.

Note

  • You can adjust sugar according to the taste and sweetness of your mangoes.
  • The consistency of the Mango purée after cooking should neither be too thick or too thin it should be a spreadable consistency.
  • While drying under sun cover your tray with a thin cotton cloth to avoid dust and also protect it from ants.

Sooji medu vada | Rava medu vada | Instant vada in 20 minutes

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Rava vada  is a crispy textured delicious savoury fried donut snack.Made from Semolina,Suji vada or Rava vada is a quick and easy  version of famous South Indian medu Vada snack that is not only enjoyed as a tea time snack but also great choice for  breakfast.

Instant suji Vada

Suji medu vada

Made from sooji, suji medu vada is an innovative instant shortcut to the  lengthy traditional time consuming preparation process of medu vada, which is made from urad dal batter.However here Semolina ( Suji or Rava ) is the main ingredient instead of the urad dal. This instant rava vada has a different texture but no compromise in taste with medu vada.

Instant rava vada

Ingredient of rava vada

Semolina is the main ingredient of this vada recipe but there are few other ingredients and spices that when added help to replicate the flavor of South Indian medu vada recipe like curry leaves, mustard seeds, Nigella seeds and ginger.

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Instant suji Vada

Instant Medu vada in 15 minutes | Sooji medu vada | Rava medu vada | Instant vada in 15 minutes z

Quick easy to make snack
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Samolina / Sufi
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds / Zeera
  • 1/2 tsp Nigella Seeds / Kalonji
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds / Rai
  • Green Chilli Paste as per your taste
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger Paste / Adrakh
  • 1 tbsp Curry Leaves
  • 1 Onion finely Chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda / Metha Soda or Edible Soda
  • 1/2 Cup Curd
  • Oil for Frying

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the above ingredients except Oil in a bowl to make a soft dough.
  • Keep this aside covered for about half an hour.
  • Then take small portions of the dough and press it between your palms to make it slightly flat.
  • Now with the help of your finger or thumb make a small hole in it and then drop it in the hot Oil for deep frying.
  • Make and fry all in the same way till golden brown .
  • Strain out and serve with Chutneys of your choice.

Note

* Apply water or Oil over your palms so that the dough doesn’t stick.
* Also grease your plate if you are keeping the dough over it.
* Fry on a low to medium heat so that the vadas are fried properly both inside and outside.

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