Dahi Puri
A beloved Indian street food delight! These crispy, hollow puris are filled with a savory potato mixture, drizzled with sweet yogurt and tangy chutneys, then topped with crunchy sev. Every bite is an explosion of sweet, spicy, and cool flavors.
For 4 servings
4 steps.
- 1
Prepare the fillings and yogurt
- a.In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, finely chopped onion, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Mix well and set aside. In another bowl, whisk the chilled curd with sugar and black salt until it's smooth and creamy. Keep it refrigerated until ready to use.
- 2
Arrange and fill the puris
- a.Arrange 24 puris on a large platter or individual serving plates. Gently tap the top center of each puri with your thumb or a spoon to create a small hole. Be careful not to break the entire puri. Fill each puri with about 1-2 teaspoons of the potato-onion mixture.
- 3
Add chutneys and yogurt
- a.Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of green chutney into each puri. Next, drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of tamarind date chutney into each puri. Generously pour the sweetened yogurt over all the filled puris, making sure they are well-covered.
- 4
Garnish and serve immediately
- a.Sprinkle the red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder, and chaat masala evenly over the yogurt-covered puris. Garnish generously with a layer of fine sev. Finally, sprinkle the chopped coriander leaves on top. Serve the Dahi Puri immediately to enjoy the crispy texture before the puris get soggy.
What to keep in mind.
6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Serve immediately! Dahi Puri gets soggy within minutes, so assemble it just before you plan to eat.
- 2Use chilled yogurt for the best cooling and refreshing taste.
- 3For a richer filling, you can add boiled moong beans or chickpeas along with the potatoes.
- 4To save time, use store-bought puris and chutneys.
- 5Adjust the amount of green and tamarind chutney to make it more or less spicy and sweet according to your preference.
- 6Make sure your yogurt is thick. If it's watery, hang it in a muslin cloth for 30 minutes to drain excess water.
Adapt it for your goals.
Vegan
Substitute dairy yogurt with a thick, unsweetened plant-based yogurt like cashew or coconut yogurt. Ensure your chutneys are also vegan.
jainJain
Omit the potatoes and onions. Use boiled raw bananas mashed with spices as the filling.
healthyHealthy
Use baked puris instead of fried ones and opt for low-fat yogurt to reduce the calorie count.
quickQuick
This recipe is already quick, but to make it even faster, use store-bought chutneys and pre-boiled potatoes. Assembly will take less than 10 minutes.
kid friendlyKid friendly
Skip the green chutney and red chili powder to make a non-spicy version that kids will love.