Dahi puri is an Indian snack food which is especially popular in the state of Maharashtra.[1] The dish is a type of chaat and originates from the city of Mumbai.[2] It is served with mini-puri shells (golgappa), which are also used for the dish pani puri. Dahi puri and pani puri chaats are often sold by the same vendor.
 Dahi puri, a common street food | |
| Type | Snack |
|---|---|
| Course | hors d'oeuvre |
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Region or state | Maharashtra region of the Indian subcontinent |
| Associated cuisine | India, Nepal, Bhutan |
| Main ingredients | Sev, puri, onion, chili powder, moong dal, dahi (yogurt) and coriander leaves |
| Variations | Sev puri, Dahi batata puri |
Alternate names
editDahi puri is also called 'dahi batata puri' or 'dahi sev puri'. Dahi means yoghurt in Hindi while sev is fried gram flour vermicelli. Batata is a Marathi word for potato.[3]
Preparation
editA round puri shell is broken on top, stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes or chickpeas, covered with beaten yoghurt, and garnished with sprinklings of crushed sev, moong dal, pomegranate and finely chopped coriander leaves.
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Home made dahi puri -
A typical serving of dahi puri -
Another style of serving
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Forum. "Dahi Puri Recipe". Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ^ Article on snacks of India
- ^ Amit, Dassana (8 September 2021). "Dahi Puri Recipe". Dassana's Veg Recipes. Retrieved 29 December 2023.