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Pani puri
Pani puri
Alternative namesSanskrit name - Jalapatra
Paani patashi/Pani puri/ Pani ke batashe(Nepal,Tamilnadu,Karnataka,Maharashtra,Gujarat,Sindh,Madhya Pradesh,Kerala,Uttar Pradesh)[1]
Golgappa,gol gappayorgol gappa(Haryana,Delhi,Punjab,Karachi or other Urdu-speaking regions of Pakistan)
Fuchka/Phuchka/Phuska/Puska/Fuska(Bengal,[Bangladesh and West Bengal],Bihar,North and East JharkhandandAssam)
Gupchup(Odisha,SouthernJharkhandandChhattisgarh)
TypeSnack
Place of originIndian subcontinent [2]
Region or stateIndian subcontinent
Main ingredientsFlour, spiced water, onions, potatoes, chickpeas, tamarind
VariationsSev puri,Puri

Pani puri(pānī pūrīⓘ)[a]is adeep-friedbreaded hollow spherical shell, about 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter, filled with a combination of finely dicedpotato,onion,peas,andchickpea.It is a commonstreet foodin theIndian subcontinent.It is often spiced withtamarindchutney,chili powder,orchaat masala.[3][4][5]ABengalivariant, fuchka,[b]uses spiced mashed potatoes anddalorghugnias the filling.[6]

Names

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Panipurihas many regional names in theIndian subcontinent:[1][7]MaharashtraandSouth India:Pani Puri;Haryana:paani patashi;Madhya Pradesh:fulki;Uttar Pradesh:pani ke batashe/padake;Assam:phuska/puska;Gujarat:Pakodi;Odisha:Gup-chup;Pakistan,Delhi:Gol Gappa;BengalandBihar:Phuchka.

History

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According to culinaryanthropologistKurush Dalal, chaat originated in the North Indian region of what is nowUttar Pradesh.Gol Gappa originated in India. He also noted that it possibly originated from Raj-Kachori:an accidentally-made smallerpurigiving birth to panipuri.[8]Panipuri spread to the rest of India mainly due to the migration of people from one part of the country to another in the 20th century.[4]

On 10 March 2005, the word "panipuri" was added to theOxford English Dictionary.[9]

In 2024, Costco began stocking panipuri.[10]

Evolution over time

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Modern version of Pani puri, Pani puri shots

Pani puri has evolved significantly over time. Also known as "gol gappa," the dish consisted of a small, hollow, fried wheat shell filled with spiced mashed potatoes and served with a tamarind or mint-flavoured water. Over time, variations of the filling and the flavoured water emerged, reflecting the regional preferences and availability of ingredients. The flavoured water, also known as the "pani," is an essential component of the dish and is often the main source of flavour. Some of the most popular flavours of pani puri include the traditionaltamarindand mint water, as well as spicy variations like jalapeño orgreen chiliwater, and tangy flavours like lemon or tomato water.[11]Some regional variations also use sweet flavours like fruit juices or dates.[11]

BangerpetPanipuri is renowned for its distinctive white-colored pani, retaining a spicy kick that has been traditionally handed down through generations.[12]

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  • Sooji Puri used in panipuri
    Sooji Puri used in panipuri
  • Homemade panipuri
    Homemade panipuri

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related toPanipuri.

References

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  1. ^Also known asfuchka,phuchka,gupchup,golgappa,orpani ke batashe
  2. ^Also known as fuska or puska
  1. ^ab"There are 10 different names for pani puri. How many do you know?".The Times of India.6 March 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 9 November 2020.Retrieved15 January2021.
  2. ^"Why Bangladeshi fuchka is among Asia's top street foods".The Times of India.4 September 2022.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved1 October2023.
  3. ^Tarla Dalal, Chaat Cookbook., Gardners Books, 2000, 116 p.ISBN978-81-86469-62-0
  4. ^abRamadurai, Charukesi (3 June 2020)."Pani Puri: India's favourite street food... at home?".BBC Travel.Archivedfrom the original on 7 September 2020.Retrieved25 August2020.
  5. ^"Mangez au Népal I; L'alimentation de rue".JAPANFM(in French). 19 December 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 11 November 2021.Retrieved26 December2020.
  6. ^"Is the fuchka overrated?".The Daily Star.30 August 2022.Retrieved1 October2023.
  7. ^Ladage, Rutu (9 May 2017)."11 Different Names For Your Favourite Pani Puri".The Times of India.Archivedfrom the original on 10 March 2021.Retrieved12 June2017.
  8. ^"How Golgappa Originated | The tangy story of Golgappa-India's favorite street food!".The Times of India.19 May 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 14 June 2020.Retrieved30 September2020.
  9. ^"March 2005 Update".Oxford English Dictionary.Archivedfrom the original on 24 July 2020.Retrieved24 July2020.
  10. ^Komal Akshay (28 May 2024).Pani puri in Costco 😱😳!! Indian food in Costco!! #panipuri #indian #costco #shortsvideoviral.Retrieved30 May2024– via YouTube.
  11. ^abDalal, Tarla (2013).Mumbai Roadside Snacks.India: Sanjay & Co.ISBN9788189491666.
  12. ^"Bangarapet's Famous Ramesh Chat Serves White Paani Puri, Know Its History".News18.18 April 2023.Retrieved7 May2024.
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