To check if the oil is hot enough, drop a tiny piece of dough in-it should sizzle and rise to the top instantly. Slide a puri into the hot oil. Gently press it with a slotted spoon while pouring hot ...

"The biggest risk with the pani puri is that the puris puff up. The dough is temperamental. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Just to be able to get every puri to puff is a challenge.