Gol Gappa (Pani Puri 6)

What is pani puri, exactly? “Pani” means water and “puri” roughly translates to “cracker” or “wafer,” and in this case refers to a crunchy semolina shell that acts as the base of the snack.

The puri is filled with potatoes, beans, then topped with sweet chutney and a showstopper spicy, herby, tangy, face-puckering “water.” This is pani puri. The metaphorical way to describe pani puri is a rave party of flavors and textures. The mouth, tongue and taste buds have so many things to do, feel, taste and enjoy that eating becomes an even more dynamic experience.