Pani puri | |
Alternative names | Sanskrit name - Jalapatra Paani patashi/Pani puri/ Pani ke batashe (Nepal, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra , Gujarat, Sindh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh)[1] Golgappa, gol gappay, gol gappa or gappe (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 Jharkhand and Assam) Gupchup (Odisha, Southern Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh) |
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Type | Snack |
Place of origin | Indian subcontinent [2] |
Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
Main ingredients | Flour, spiced water, onions, potatoes, chickpeas, tamarind |
Variations | Sev puri, Puri |
Pani puri ([a] is a deep-fried breaded hollow spherical shell, about 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter, filled with a combination of finely diced potato, onion, peas, and chickpea. It is a common street food in the Indian subcontinent. It is often spiced with tamarind chutney, chili powder, or chaat masala.[3][4][5] A Bengali variant, fuchka,[b] uses spiced mashed potatoes and dal or ghugni as the filling.[6]
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[edit]Panipuri has many regional names in the Indian subcontinent:[1][7] Maharashtra and South 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; West Bengal and Bihar: Phuchka.
History
[edit]According to culinary anthropologist Kurush Dalal, chaat originated in the North Indian region of what is now Uttar Pradesh. Gol Gappa originated in India. He also noted that it possibly originated from Raj-Kachori: an accidentally-made smaller puri giving 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 the Oxford English Dictionary.[9]
In 2024, Costco began stocking panipuri.[10]
Evolution over time
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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 traditional tamarind and mint water, as well as spicy variations like jalapeño or green chili water, and tangy flavours like lemon or tomato water.[11] Some regional variations also use sweet flavours like fruit juices or dates.[11]
Bangerpet Panipuri is renowned for its distinctive white-colored pani, retaining a spicy kick that has been traditionally handed down through generations.[12]
Gallery
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Sooji Puri used in panipuri
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Homemade panipuri
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "There are 10 different names for pani puri. How many do you know?". The Times of India. 6 March 2018. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "Why Bangladeshi fuchka is among Asia's top street foods". The Times of India. 4 September 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ Tarla Dalal, Chaat Cookbook., Gardners Books, 2000, 116 p. ISBN 978-81-86469-62-0
- ^ a b Ramadurai, Charukesi (3 June 2020). "Pani Puri: India's favourite street food... at home?". BBC Travel. Archived from the original on 7 September 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Mangez au Népal I; L'alimentation de rue". JAPANFM (in French). 19 December 2020. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Is the fuchka overrated?". The Daily Star. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ Ladage, Rutu (9 May 2017). "11 Different Names For Your Favourite Pani Puri". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 March 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ "How Golgappa Originated | The tangy story of Golgappa-India's favorite street food!". The Times of India. 19 May 2020. Archived from the original on 14 June 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ "March 2005 Update". Oxford English Dictionary. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ Komal Akshay (28 May 2024). Pani puri in Costco 😱😳!! Indian food in Costco!! #panipuri #indian #costco #shortsvideoviral. Retrieved 30 May 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Dalal, Tarla (2013). Mumbai Roadside Snacks. India: Sanjay & Co. ISBN 9788189491666.
- ^ "Bangarapet's Famous Ramesh Chat Serves White Paani Puri, Know Its History". News18. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.