Dahi puri

Dahi Puri is a popular Indian street food item that originates from the Maharashtrian region. It is a type of chaat, which is a broad category of savory snacks typically served at roadside tracks from stalls or food carts in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

Overview

Dahi Puri is a form of chaat that is primarily made of puri, a hollow, round, fried crisp, and filled with a mixture of flavored water, tamarind chutney, chili powder, chaat masala, potato pieces, onion, and chickpeas. The dish is topped with dahi (yogurt), and sometimes garnished with coriander and sev (small pieces of crunchy noodles made from chickpea flour paste).

Preparation

The preparation of Dahi Puri involves stuffing the puris with the potato and chickpea mixture, then adding the chutneys, spices, and yogurt. The puris are typically punctured open on one side, and the stuffing is placed inside. The filled puri is then dipped into the flavored water, ensuring the flavors seep into the puri. Finally, the puri is topped with yogurt, and garnished with coriander and sev.

Variations

There are several variations of Dahi Puri across different regions of India. In some places, additional ingredients like pomegranate seeds and boondi (small fried balls made from chickpea flour) are added. In others, the flavored water is replaced with a sweet and sour tamarind-jaggery chutney.

See also

• Pani Puri
• Bhel Puri
• Sev Puri
• Indian cuisine
• Street food