Pani Puri Vathal

Create authentic Indian street food at home with Pani Puri Vathal, the essential base for one of India's most popular and beloved snacks. These small, round, ready-to-fry papads puff up into light, crispy, hollow shells that are perfect for preparing traditional pani puri, also known as golgappa or puchka in different regions of India.

Made from quality ingredients, Pani Puri Papad is easy to prepare and delivers the perfect crispy texture needed for this iconic snack. Simply deep-fry the discs for a few seconds until they puff into golden, crunchy shells, then fill them with your favourite ingredients such as spiced potatoes, chickpeas, onions, fresh herbs, tangy tamarind chutney, and refreshing mint-flavoured pani (spiced water).

Whether you're hosting a party, celebrating a festive occasion, or simply craving authentic Indian street food, these crispy puri shells make it easy to prepare restaurant-style pani puri at home. They can also be filled with sweet, spicy, or savoury fillings for creative appetisers and bite-sized snacks.

Key Features

• Traditional Indian ready-to-fry Pani Puri Papad

• Puffs into light, crispy, hollow puri shells

• Perfect for making authentic pani puri, golgappa, or puchka

• Quick and easy to prepare in just a few seconds

• Ideal for parties, festivals, and family gatherings

• Perfect with spicy, tangy, or sweet fillings

• Suitable for vegetarians

Preparation

Heat cooking oil to approximately 180°C (356°F). Fry one papad at a time for 2–5 seconds, gently pressing it under the oil with a slotted spoon until it fully puffs up. Remove immediately and drain on kitchen paper. Allow to cool before filling.

Serving Suggestions

Fill the crispy puris with mashed potatoes, cooked chickpeas, onions, fresh coriander, tamarind chutney, and chilled mint-coriander pani for a classic pani puri experience. They can also be served with yoghurt, sev, and chutneys to create delicious dahi puri or other popular Indian chaat dishes.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After opening, keep the remaining papads in an airtight container to maintain their quality and freshness until ready to fry.