Dahi puri is an Indian snack food which is especially popular in the state of Maharashtra. The dish is a type of

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and originates from the city of

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shells ('' golgappa''), which are also used for the dish pani puri. Dahi puri and pani puri chaats are often sold from the same vendor.

Preparation

The round, hard, puffy puri shell is first broken on top and partially filled with the main stuffing of mashed potatoes or

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. A small amount of

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powder or

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, or both, may be added for taste, as well as a pinch of

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. Sweet

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and spicy green chutney are then poured into the shell, on top of the stuffing. Finally, sweetened beaten yoghurt is generously poured over the shell, and the finished product is garnished with sprinklings of crushed sev, ''

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'' dal,

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and finely chopped coriander leaves. Dahi puri typically comes as 5 or 6 dahi puris per plate. While pani puri is typically served one piece at a time, a plate of many dahi puri is often served together. Each dahi puri is intended to be eaten whole, like pani puri, so that the spectrum of flavors and textures within may all be tasted together. File:Savoury baskets of Fun 1.JPG, Home made dahi puri File:Dahi puri, Doi phuchka.jpg, A typical serving of dahi puri File:S. P. D. P.jpg, Another style of serving

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Preparation

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