Dahi Puri

Dahi Puri is a street-style snack with crispy puris filled with spicy potatoes, tangy chutneys, and creamy yogurt—a burst of flavors in every bite!

Dahi Puri is a beloved street-style snack but an even tastier dish at home, like at family gatherings.

These dahi puri used to be a frequent occurrence at family gatherings. When we were kids, my aunt would make Dahi Puri for us. We’d pop one in and be waiting for the next bite.

She’d always joke that we ate so much there was hardly any left for her!

In this Post:

• Why you’ll love this recipe
• Ingredients you need
• How to make Dahi Puri?
• Tips for Recipe
• What to serve with Dahi Puri?
• More Appetizer Recipes

Why you’ll love this recipe

Dahi Puri is similar to Dahi Papdi Chaat, one of the many chaat dishes you can make!

You’ll love dahi puri if you’re looking for a crispy snack filled with tender chickpeas and potatoes, topped with creamy yogurt, tangy chutneys, and crunchy toppings!

Each bite has so many flavors and textures, making it an easy, addictive snack!

Dahi Puri makes for the perfect appetizer, or snack!

• It’s quick – you can prepare the fillings and chutney beforehand and assemble before serving.
• Customize it to your tastes – switch out the toppings or spices to make it your own.
• Use store-bought chutney to make it even easier!

Recipes you’ll love

If you’re looking for more chaat recipes, here are some of our favorites:

• Dahi Papdi Chaat
• Aloo Chaat
• Pani Puri – Golgappa recipe
• Chana Chaat: Pakistani Chickpea Salad

Dahi Puri Ingredients

• Puri or Golgappas – You can buy the ready-made puris from the grocery store. Or you can get the ready-made dry puri, and you can fry or air fry, following the instructions on the package.
• Chickpeas – boiled, or you can use canned chickpeas for convenience.
• Potatoes – and potatoes can be used. You’ll want to boil them ahead of time, let them cool, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
• Green chutney – this is a herby sauce made with mint and cilantro – you can use homemade or store-bought green chutney for this recipe.
• Tamarind and Date Chutney – this chutney is a sweet and tangy sauce made with date and tamarind. You can find it pre-made at South Asian grocery stores or follow this recipe for a homemade version!
• Chaat Masala – Chaat masala is a special spice blend used in many Chaat or street food dishes. It is tangy, a little spicy, and super addictive. You can make your own or use a store-bought version!
• Sev – this is a fried Indian snack made with thin strands of gram flour. It is widely available in many South Asian grocery stores.
• Onion, Tomato and Cilantro – add some crunch and freshness to this chaat dish as a garnish.

How to make Dahi Puri at Home?

Green chutney

Add all the green chutney ingredients to a blender.

Blend until it is a smooth paste.

You can substitute this with your favorite store-bought green chutney.

Prepare the yogurt

In a bowl, add a little sugar to the yogurt. Mix well. You can adjust the sugar as per your taste.

Assemble Dahi Puri

On a plate, add a few puris in one layer.

Crack the puri in the center. Be gentle. You don’t want to break the puri; make a hole in the center.

Fill the center of the puri with chickpeas and boiled potatoes. Sprinkle chaat masala.

Drizzle the green chutney and the date and tamarind chutney. Then top with a bit of yogurt.

Garnish with onion, tomato, and cilantro. Sprinkle with sev for crunch.

Recipe Tips

• Dahi Puri tastes best fresh. Prepare the ingredients and toppings and assemble them immediately before you are ready to serve.
• You can find the puri for dahi puri at most South Asian grocery stores. It is the same puris or golgappas you would use for Pani Puri.
• We recommend using full-fat yogurt or dahi. Or mix regular yogurt with some Greek yogurt to thicken it. You want your yogurt to be slightly thick rather than runny.
• Typically we like homemade khajur imli chutney and green chutney on our dahi puri, but your favorite store-bought brand will work great as a substitute!
• If hosting a group, you can set out all the toppings and have guests assemble their own plates!

What to serve with Dahi Puri?

Dahi Puri is a delicious snack or appetizer on its own.

Dahi Puri makes a great addition to a spread of other appetizers when entertaining.

Here are some more options:

• Chicken Puffs: Pakistani Style Chicken Patties
• Khaman Dhokla: Savory Gram Flour Cake
• Palak Pakora
• Pinwheel Chutney Sandwich

If you give this recipe a try, we’d love to see it! Tag us on Instagram @thespicemess