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A hand holds a glass rimmed with spices and filled with a green sauce, reminiscent of the vibrant flavors of Mexican Pani Puri. In the background, a plate, bowls, and jars brimming with mixed condiments await discovery.
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5 from 3 votes

Mexican Pani Puri (vegan, 6 ingredients)

Mexican Pani Puri... a fusion twist on an Indian classic. It's perfect for Cinco de Mayo or a summer barbecue.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Indian Street Food
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 25 pani puri
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

FOR THE PANI

  • 3 tbsp Trader Joe's Zhoug Sauce
  • 1 tbsp chat masala I like MDH
  • 1 cup filtered water

FOR THE FILLINGS

  • a box of gol gappe from the Indian grocery store
  • small spoonful of Trader Joe's Cowboy Caviar Salsa
  • small spoonful of organic black beans drained & rinsed
  • ladle of pani
  • half a spoonful of tamarind date chutney

Instructions

  • Make the pani (water) using zhoug sauce, water, and chat masala.
  • Lightly crack the top of a gol gappa (crispy shell).
  • Fill with corn salsa followed by black beans, then add pani (water), and finish it off with tamarind chutney.
  • You can serve it in a shot glass filled with pani with the puri on top. Enjoy!

Notes

* for gluten-free option, go ahead and get gluten-free gol gappas if you can find it.

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Calcium: 0.3mg