Pani Puri is one of India’s most loved street foods — crispy, tangy, spicy, and bursting with flavor. This Sorghum Pani Puri recipe gives the iconic snack a nutritious millet makeover by replacing refined flour puris with sorghum-based puris.

The result? Crunchy puris with the same street-style taste, paired with sweet-tangy pani and spicy potato filling — but made more wholesome and millet-powered.

Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or weekend indulgence, Sorghum Pani Puri proves that street food can be healthy too.

Why Use Sorghum in Pani Puri?

• Naturally gluten-free grain

• High in dietary fiber

• Makes puris light yet crisp

• Better digestion than refined flour

• Ideal for healthier snack alternatives

Sorghum idli rawa gives the puris excellent crunch and structure.

Ingredients Required

For Sorghum Puris

• Sorghum idli rawa – 100 g

• Maida (all-purpose flour) – 100 g

• Baking soda – 5 g

• Salt – 10 g

• Water – as required

• Oil – for deep frying

For Sweet & Tangy Pani

• Tamarind extract – 1 cup

• Jaggery – 3 tbsp

• Chaat masala – 1 tsp

• Cumin powder – 1 tsp

• Pepper powder – ½ tsp

• Red chilli powder – ¼ tsp

• Water – 4 cups (cold)

• Salt – to taste

For Spicy Potato Stuffing

• Boiled & mashed potatoes – 3

• Finely chopped onion – 2 tbsp

• Finely chopped coriander – 2 tsp

• Cumin powder – ½ tsp

• Chaat masala – ½ tsp

• Pepper powder – ½ tsp

• Kashmiri red chilli powder – ½ tsp

• Red chilli powder – ½ tsp

• Salt – to taste

Preparation Method: Sorghum Pani Puri

A. Sorghum Puri Preparation

1. In a large bowl, add sorghum idli rawa, maida, salt, and baking soda.
2. Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
3. Knead again for 2 minutes, roll the dough thin, and cut into small puris.
4. Deep fry the puris on medium flame until golden and crisp. Drain and cool completely.

B. Pani Preparation

1. In a bowl, add tamarind extract, jaggery, pepper powder, red chilli powder, chaat masala, cumin powder, and salt.
2. Beat well for 2 minutes, then add cold water. Mix thoroughly and chill.

C. Potato Stuffing

In a small bowl, combine all potato stuffing ingredients. Mix well.

D. Assemble the Pani Puri

1. Crack the top of each sorghum puri.
2. Add a spoonful of potato stuffing, dip in pani, and enjoy immediately.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve immediately for maximum crunch

• Add extra mint or coriander for freshness

• Perfect as party snack or festive street food

Perfect For

• Healthy street food lovers
• Millet-based snack recipes
• Party & festive snacks
• Kids and adults alike
• Pani puri enthusiasts

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