• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Honey, Whats Cooking

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Shop
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • Lifestyle
    • Shop
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipe » Course & Meal Type » Appetizers » Golgappa / Gol Gappe / Pani Puri (vegan)

    Posted on: Aug 6, 2020 · Modified: Oct 23, 2020 by honeywhatscooking · Leave a Comment

    Golgappa / Gol Gappe / Pani Puri (vegan)

    161 shares
    Jump to Recipe

    Golgappa is a puff-pastry ball that's filled with mashed potatoes and chickpeas along with spicy mint/cilantro water, and sweet chutney. It is  that's widely popular all over India.
    Golgappa / Gol Gappe / Pani Puri (vegan)

    Moving to Southern California

    It's been two years since I moved to California. Can you believe it? 

    I still remember when I got on that one-way flight on June 4, 2018, from NJ to CA, it was so painful. I dreaded every minute of that five and a half hour flight. My husband sat beside me trying to make me smile as tears streamed down my face for hours. I didn't think I would ever like living in California. I only focused on the negatives, and I constantly missed my family, friends, and New York City. The transition was extremely hard for me.

    The transplants that I met in SoCal told me it would take me a few years to adjust to life here, but I didn't actually believe them. I thought I was different and there was no way I was going to embrace California.

    So what changed?

    When I first moved to California, I didn't just have to adjust to Cali life, I also had to adjust to married life. As you know, most relationships require an adjustment period. The more time my husband and I spent together, the more we learned about each other's habits, our likes, and dislikes. Additionally, due to work flexibility, I was able to make frequent trips back home which made the transition easier on me. My husband was also very supportive of my trips back home which helped.

    It's safe to say that I do finally like it here in SoCal. I'm starting to appreciate California for what it has to offer... perfect weather, beautiful beaches, stunning views, delicious produce, and friendly people. I've also made an effort to surround myself with a few genuine friends who have helped me along the way.
    Golgappa / Gol Gappe / Pani Puri (vegan)

    Life during COVID

    By now you must be wondering, I must be going crazy in California during COVID, and not being able to fly home during this time. The truth is, some days are hard, but when I feel down, I facetime with my family and friends often (thank God for technology). Knowing that I'm not alone and there are millions of others in a similar situation helps me look on the bright side of things. I also know this period is temporary and things will eventually get back to normal.

    If I can do it, so can you!

    New Jersey will always be my first home, but I'm happy that I've finally embraced California as my new home. I didn't think I'd be able to because I'm someone who is very resistant to change, but I did it in less than two years and I'm so proud of myself. Now when people ask me how I adjusted to life in SoCal, I respond, "if I can do it, so can you!"

    And now onto Golgappa, Gol Gappe, Pani Puri. Whatever you call this dish, this appetizer snack is amazing! The spicy pani combined with the sweet tamarind chutney, and savory potato chickpeas mix are to die for. Initially, I tried making Lychee Golgappa, however I believe the original recipe tastes better. Many of you requested both versions on Instagram DM, and so I'm giving you the recipe for both versions below. Enjoy!
    Golgappa / Gol Gappe / Pani Puri (vegan)

    Golgappa / Gol Gappe / Pani Puri is:

    Mouthwatering
    Spicy & Sweet
    Crunchy
    Addictive
    Satisfying
    Vegan
    Golgappa / Gol Gappe / Pani Puri (vegan)

    How to make Golgappa recipe step by step?

    Instant Pot Kale Chane

    1. Soak 2 cups kala chana (black chickpeas) overnight in about 5-6 cups of water. The next day, drain and rinse the kala chana well.
    In an Instant Pot - add the soaked kala chana along with 1 cup water. Cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes and allow for a complete Natural Release. You will have additional black chickpeas leftover.

    Prepare the Pani for Golgappa (for Lychee Pani Mix - see below in Recipe Card)

    1. In a NutriBullet, combine fresh mint, fresh cilantro, ginger, green chilies, jaggery, cumin seeds, chat masala, and tamarind.
    2. Add water to the spice mix.
    3. Blend well until all the ingredients are well combined.

    Make the Potato / Black Chickpeas Mixture

    1. Combine boiled potatoes, red chili powder, kala jeera (roasted cumin or regular cumin), amchoor (mango powder), and salt to taste. Mix well.
    2. Add kale chane (black chickpeas).
    3. Add red onions. Mix well.

    Assemble Golgappa / Gol Gappe / Pani Puri

    1. Take a readymade golgappa.
    Fill it with the potato black chickpeas mixture.
    Add a teaspoon of tamarind chutney.
    Fill the golgappa with pani.
    Garnish with cilantro or pomegranate seeds if you wish.

    Enjoy!

    Golgappa / Gol Gappe / Pani Puri

    Vegan
    Golgappa is a puff-pastry ball that's filled with mashed potatoes and chickpeas along with spicy mint/cilantro water, and sweet chutney. It is mouthwatering Indian street food that's widely popular all over India.
    No ratings yet
    Author: Nisha
    Pin Recipe Print Recipe
    Prep Time 35 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 20 golgappas

    Equipment

    Instant Pot
    NutriBullet
    Black Chickpeas

    Ingredients
      

    for boiled Kale Chane / Black Chickpeas

    • 2 cups uncooked kale chane/black chickpeas, soaked in 5 cups water
    • 1 cup water, to pressure cook in an Instant Pot

    for pani / mint-cilantro spiced water

    • 1 cup mint
    • 1 cup cilantro
    • 1 inch ginger
    • 2-3 green chilies
    • 1 tablespoon jaggery
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 2 teaspoon chat masala
    • 4 cups water
    • 1 tablespoon tamarind
    • salt to taste

    for Lychee pani / lychee cilantro-mint water

    • ¾ cup lychee juice, I used Maaza
    • ¼ cup water
    • 2 green chilies
    • 1 ½ teaspoon chat masala
    • ½ inch ginger
    • ¼ cup mint
    • ¼ cup cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon tamarind
    • salt, if need be

    for aloo-chana mixture / potato-black chickpeas

    • 1 cup cooked kale chane
    • 1 ¼ cup boiled potatoes, mashed
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon kala jeera, roasted cumin
    • 1 teaspoon amchoor, mango powder
    • Salt to taste
    • ½ cup red onions, chopped

    to assemble

    • 20 golgappas
    • fill with aloo-chana spiced mixture
    • add 1 teaspoon tamarind chutney per golgappa
    • add spiced pani, or lychee pani if you wish

    Instructions
     

    Instant Pot Kale Chane

    • Soak 2 cups kala chana (black chickpeas) overnight in about 5-6 cups of water. The next day drain and rinse the kala chana well.
      In an Instant Pot - add the soaked kala chana along with 1 cup water. Cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes and allow for a complete Natural Release. You will have additional black chickpeas leftover.

    Prepare the Pani for Golgappa (for Lychee Pani Mix - see above in Recipe Card)

    • In a NutriBullet, combine fresh mint, fresh cilantro, ginger, green chilies, jaggery, cumin seeds, chat masala, and tamarind.
    • Add water to the spice mix.
    • Blend well until all the ingredients are well combined. Follow the same instructions for Lychee Pani if you wish to make this.

    Make the Potato / Black Chickpeas Mixture

    • Combine boiled potatoes, red chili powder, kala jeera (roasted cumin or regular cumin), amchoor (mango powder), and salt to taste. Mix well.
    • Add kale chane (black chickpeas).
    • Add red onions. Mix well.

    Assemble Golgappa / Gol Gappe / Pani Puri

    • Take a readymade golgappa.
    • Fill it with the potato black chickpeas mixture.
    • Add a teaspoon of tamaring chutney.
    • Fill the golgappa with pani. You can also use Lychee pani instead.
    • Garnish with cilantro or pomegrantae seeds if you wish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Black Chickpeas / Kale Chane, Golgappa, Pani Puri, Potatoes
    Tried this recipe?Mention @honeywhatscooking or tag #honeywhatscooking

     

    « Punjabi Kadhi (healthy, gluten-free)
    Indian Vegetarian Meatballs - Paneer Quinoa Meatballs (whole wheat, GF option) »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Nisha... a foodie who is passionate about healthy-ish living and mindful eating. You'll find a little bit of everything here. I use mostly organic real ingredients and incorporate seasonal produce in my cooking. I believe food is medicine. Come join me on this soul-searching journey as I share my love for good food, and I hope somewhere along the line, I inspire you to eat better.

    Learn more about me →


    Trending Posts

    • Baked Falafel (healthy, dairy free)
    • Green Moong Dal Khichdi (healthy)
    • Chicken Seekh Kebab (dairy-free, gluten-free)
    • Chocolate Depression Cake with Mocha Buttercream (eggless, gluten-free)
    • Rava Uttapam (vegetarian)
    • Masoor Dal Instant Pot (Red Lentils Dal)
    • Hara Bhara Kebab (vegan, healthyish) Hara Bhara Kebab (vegan, healthyish)
    • 5 layer Mexican Bean Dip (vegetarian, gf)

    Subscribe

    * indicates required

    Footer

    As Seen On

    Let's Connect!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Menu

    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • Lifestyle
    • Shop

    About

    • About
    • Contact
    • Press
    • Privacy Policy

    Subscribe

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Honey, What's Cooking

    161 shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Reddit
    • Yummly