Panipuri

Panipuri, India's beloved street snack, consists of crispy hollow puris filled with a spiced  mixture and served with a tangy flavored broth. 

Making perfect puris requires technique: combine suji (semolina) and oil, rubbing with fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs, then add water gradually and knead into a tight dough. Roll very thin—thickness determines whether they'll puff properly during frying.

The crucial step is frying: fry puris on medium heat (not high heat) until they turn crispy. They should balloon into hollow spheres. Test oil temperature with a small piece—if it rises immediately, it's ready.

For assembly, gently crack a small hole in each puri, stuff, and fill with the signature tangy water or broth just before eating. The magic lies in consuming them immediately—one bite releases the explosion of flavors that makes panipuri irresistible.