Table of Contents
Which state made pani puri?
| Panipuri | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | Paani patashi (Madhya Pradesh) Pani ke patashe (Uttar Pradesh) Golgappa, gol gappay or gol gappa (Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Pakistan) Puchka (West Bengal, Bangladesh) |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Main ingredients | Flour, spiced seawater, onions, potatoes, chickpeas |
Where in India does pani puri come from?
Historically speaking, pani puris are considered to be the evolutionary byproduct of the phulki, that originated in the ancient Kingdom of Magadha (now a part of Bihar) in India. It was during the same time when we saw an explosion of different types of salty snacks or farsan.
Is Pani Puri a north Indian food?
Gol Gagppas also known as Pani Puri, is a popular street chaat in North India and found on roadside food carts. Pani puri is well known all over India, different regions in India have their own variations of Pani Puri and various types of flavored water to go with it.
What is Pani Puri?
Basically pani puris are small balls made of flour and semolina, rolled out into very small puris and deep fried to a golden shade, cooled and stored in air tight containers.
What is panipuri made of?
Panipuri. Panipuri ( pānīpūrī (·info)) is a common street snack in several regions of the Indian subcontinent . It consists of a round, hollow puri, fried crisp and filled with a mixture of flavored water (commonly known as imli pani ), tamarind chutney, chili, chaat masala, potato, onion or chickpeas.
What is the difference between panipuri and fuchka?
Panipuri consists of a round or ball-shaped, hollow puri (a deep-fried crisp flatbread), filled with a mixture of flavored water (known as imli pani), tamarind chutney, chili powder, chaat masala, potato mash, onion or chickpeas. Fuchka (or fuska or puska) differs from Panipuri in content and taste. It uses spiced mashed potatoes as the filling.
What is pani puri or Gol Gappa?
It is known by different names based on the region – Gol Gappa (East India), Pani Puri (West & South India) or Puchka (North India). This street food sensation is popular among all age groups as it adds a flavorful punch to the palate. Each region or home have their own version of Pani Puri, in terms of fillings.