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Gol Gappe

Gol Gappe are the famous spicy water balls from India . A street food of most states , these are tangy, spicy slightly sweet and a favorite among ladies.
Course Snack, Tea Time
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • Pooris
  • Stuffing
  • Sweet Chutney
  • Paani

Stuffing

  • 2-4 boiled potatoes
  • 1/4 cup zero sized boiled garbanzo beans
  • 1/4 tsp black salt
  • 1/8 tsp yellow chilly powder
  • 1/8 tsp roasted cumin powder

Paani

  • 1 cup whole dry mango powder
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves
  • 1/8 cup coriander leaves
  • 3-4 green chillies
  • black salt
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp yellow chilly powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Paani / Spicy Water

  • Soak the whole dry mango in 4 cups water .
  • Soak overnight .
  • Strain the water and keep the mango pieces aside .
  • Make a paste of mint , coriander, green chillies and two - three soaked mango pieces .
  • Add this paste and the spices to the water.
  • Mix well and cover and keep it for two hours .
  • At this point you can adjust the flavours according to your taste.
  • After two hours place it in the refrigerator .
  • Remove and strain the water before serving .

Stuffing

  • Chop the boiled potatoes finely.
  • Mix in the garbanzo beans.
  • Add salt, cumin powder and chilly powder.

How to serve

  • Take a poori , tap it gently to make a small hole, just the size of your finger.
  • Stuff in the prepared stuffing .
  • Put a teaspoon of sweet mango chutney.
  • Fill the poori with the spicy water .
  • Enjoy right away !