61. pani puri
a must have during summer Pani puri is a very famous street food in India. Also known as golgappas, every nook and corner will have a pani puri stall. It is one indian snack that is very popular all over India. Years back, the puris were not available in the shops in Kenya so if we ever wanted to have pani puri, we had to make the puris at home. Its a very laborious task if you have many mouths to feed. I remember helping Nunu to make the puris and it would take us more than 3 hours as the quantity was never small. Nowadays the puris are readily available in market so I don't make them at home. The best puris in Mombasa are available at the ISKCON temple or popularly known as Hare Krsna Mandir. PANI PURI Serves 6 to 8 people For the pani : 2 cups chopped fresh coriander 2 cups chopped fresh mint 1 cup finely chopped raw mango 6 to 8 green chillis, chopped 1 tsp ginger paste 1½ tsp salt 4 tbsps grated gur /jaggery 6 cups water ½ tsp sanchar or rock salt For roasting : 1 tsp...