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Crispy Pani Puri Shells (Golgappa) – Chandra Foods
Bring Indian street food home with our Pani Puri Shells: crisp, hollow puris (golgappa) ready for sweet, spicy and tangy fillings.
- Ready to eat, no frying needed
- Two pack sizes: about 24 or about 40 shells
- Made in the UK by Chandra Foods
- Suitable for vegans
- Estimated Delivery : Up to 4 business days
- Free Shipping : On all orders over £40.00 (Mainland UK Only)
Enjoy street-style chaat at home with our ready-to-fill pani puri shells. Thin, hollow and fried until golden, each puri has the crunch and strength to hold spiced fillings and flavoured water without breaking too soon. Choose a pack of about 24 or about 40 shells.
About Our Pani Puri Shells
We make and pack our pani puri shells in the UK, using recipes families have trusted for over four decades. Each shell has an even wall thickness, so it holds the pani long enough for you to enjoy the whole puri in one bite. They contain no artificial preservatives and are suitable for vegans. Pani puri is one of the best-loved indian snacks, and these shells are part of our wider range of gujarati snacks.
What Is Pani Puri (Golgappa / Puchka)?
Pani puri is a street food known by different names across India:
- Pani Puri: popular in Maharashtra, Gujarat and South India, usually filled with warm ragda or spiced potatoes and boondi.
- Golgappa: the North Indian version, filled with cold spiced potatoes, chickpeas and tangy mint-coriander water.
- Puchka: the East Indian style, famous in West Bengal, with mashed potato, black chickpeas, green chillies and tamarind water.
Whatever you call it, the idea is the same: a paper-thin crispy shell, a hearty filling and cold spiced water.
How to Prepare Pani Puri at Home
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
Boil two large potatoes and half a cup of black chickpeas until tender. Mash the potatoes roughly, mix in the chickpeas and season with roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, red chilli powder and chopped coriander.
Step 2: Mix the Flavoured Waters (Pani)
- Spicy green water (tikha pani): blend mint, coriander, green chillies, ginger, lemon juice, black salt and cold water, then strain.
- Sweet tamarind water (meetha pani): whisk tamarind paste with jaggery, roasted cumin and chilled water until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble and Serve
Gently tap the top of a puri with your thumb to make a small opening. Spoon in the filling, add a little sweet chutney, dip the shell into the chilled green water and eat it straight away in one bite.
Finish your platter with fine nylon sev, spiced masala boondi and crisp chaat papdi. For everything in one order, pick up the Family Pani Puri Combo, or the Ultimate Chaat Party Combo for a bigger gathering.
Serving Ideas
- Dahi Puri: fill with potato, add sweetened yoghurt, tamarind and green chutneys, then top with sev and pomegranate seeds.
- Sukha Puri: a dry puri with spiced potato, crushed sev, chaat masala and a squeeze of lime.
- Ragda Puri: swap the cold potato for warm, spiced yellow pea ragda.
- Bhel on the side: serve with our bhel puri mix for a full chaat spread.
Storage
- Keep unopened packs in a cool, dry cupboard away from sunlight and steam.
- Once opened, move the shells to an airtight container.
- If they lose their crunch, warm them on a tray at 100°C for 3 to 5 minutes and let them cool before serving.
Looking for more? Browse all puri snacks and chaat snacks.
| Pack Quantity | Buy 1, Buy 2, Buy 3, Buy 5 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 24 Pani Puri (Approx), 40 Pani Puri (Approx) |
| Brand | Chandra Foods |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Pani Puri Shells (Golgappa) |
| Pack Sizes | 24 Pani Puri (approx.) 40 Pani Puri (approx.) |
| Ready to Eat | Yes. Fully fried and ready to fill. |
| Suitable For | Vegetarians and Vegans |
| Allergen Advice | Contains wheat (gluten). Packed in a facility handling various allergens, including (but not limited to) peanuts, sesame seeds and wheat gluten. |
| Storage Instructions | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep in an airtight container. |
| Shelf Life | Please refer to the Best Before date printed on the pack. |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Chandra Foods Ltd. |
| Typical nutrition information | per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy kJ/kcal | 2260 / 542 |
| Fat | 31.8 g |
| of which saturates | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57.8 g |
| of which sugars | 16.8 g |
| Fibre | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Salt | trace |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our shells are fully fried, crispy and ready to use straight out of the pack. You only need to prepare your fillings and flavoured waters.
We sell two pack sizes: about 24 pani puri shells and about 40 pani puri shells. Choose the smaller pack for two or three people, or the larger pack for a family chaat night.
Fill the shells just before eating. Don’t pour the flavoured water in ahead of time; set up a self-serve station so everyone fills and eats each puri one at a time.
Yes. Our shells contain only plant-based ingredients: semolina, wheat flour, sunflower oil, salt and water.
You can order them here and we deliver across mainland UK. Delivery is £4.99, or free on orders over £40.
Yes. Golgappa, puchka and pani puri are regional names for the same crispy hollow shell.
Vidya –
Delivered fresh
I have ordered methi puri, spice fafda and plain fafda. Absolutely enjoyed with my cup of tea. Nice to have a snack so readily and freshly available.
James Holloway –
Decent kit
Fun and easy to prepare.
Saurabh Khanna –
Good home snack
Made pani puri at home. Everything tasted fresh and the puris stayed crunchy.
Rebecca Moore –
Enjoyed making this at home
I ordered this after seeing it online and tried making pani puri at home. The shells were very crisp and the flavours were easy to enjoy, even for someone new to it.
Pallavi Desai –
Good quality overall
Ordered this for a small get-together. Puris were crisp and the pani tasted clean and fresh.
Aanya Verma –
So good
Really enjoyed it.
Kritika Malhotra –
Perfect for a weekend treat
We made pani puri over the weekend and everyone enjoyed it. The puris stayed crisp and the taste felt fresh. Easy to prepare and good portion size.
Charlotte Evans –
Fun to try
Crispy and enjoyable.
Anusha Iyer –
Great pani puri experience at home
I ordered this to make pani puri at home and everything turned out really well. The puris were crisp and didn’t break easily, and the pani flavour was fresh and balanced. Made enough for the whole family.