Masala puri, or Masalpuri, is an Indian snack which is especially popular in the southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. A form of chaat, the dish originated in the Indian state of Karnataka and has now become famous in the entire Indian subcontinent.[1] Typically spicy, the dish can also be made sweet based on the requirement.[2]

Masala puri

Masala puri
Place of origin	India
Region or state	Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh
Main ingredients	Puri, sev, Puffed Rice, onion, tomato, chili powder, green peas and coriander leaves
Variations	Dahi-masala puri

Preparation

Crushed puris are soaked in hot masala gravy made up of puffed rice, green peas, chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, coriander powder, etc. Toppings of small slices of onion and tomato, carrot shavings (optional), coriander leaves and sev are then added, before the dish is served.[3]

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  Masala puri being prepared by a street vendor
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  Plate of Masala puri with mixture topping
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  Masala puri made by a street vendor in Bangalore

See also

• Panipuri
• Sevpuri
• Dahi puri
• List of snack foods from the Indian subcontinent

References