At the rate I'm adding street food recipes from Mumbai on this site, Food52 staff would probably assume that that is all I grew up on! (not true!) <br />Well, this set is simply a microcosm of the cornucopia of street offerings that India is renowned for. Given the valid concern about hygiene and sanitation, much of these goodies were restricted to the local population. Most foreign nationals were strongly discouraged from pigging out on the streets. <br /> <br />The street food scene is definitely changing with the times, with vendors switching to mineral water to make the dishes and using food service gloves to whip up & serve. (which some purists roll their eyes at.. this is the set that believes 'the dirtier the vendor, the tastier the dish!) <br /> <br />pani puri is a dish to be shared with friends. Its utterly pointless making & eating it alone. I really cannot clarify if its a beverage or a snack. Crisp puffed up balls of dough filled with potatoes, steamed mung beans, tamarind chutney and filled with a chilled tangy mint & coriander spiced water. Physically impossible to bite into, it must be popped in whole & the literal explosion of flavors in the mouth is something to be experienced. <br /> <br />Go for the store bought puri's if you have access to an Indian grocery nearby. Its so much easier! & yes, its absolutely kosher to convert these yummy morsels into vodka shots!

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