Pani puri Pani Puri is a popular Indian street food snack that consists of small, crispy hollow puri (fried dough balls) filled with a mixture of spiced potatoes, onions, chickpeas, and tamarind chutney, and then dunked into a tangy, spicy, and sweet water called "pani" (which means water in Hindi). Pani is typically made with mint, coriander, green chilies, lemon juice, and a blend of spices such as cumin, black salt, and chaat masala. Pani puri is often served in a plate or a paper cone and ea