Panipuri facts for kids
Panipuri
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| Alternative names | Sanskrit name - Jalapatra Paani patashi/Pani puri (Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh) Golgappa, gol gappay or gol gappa (Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Karachi or other Urdu-speaking regions of Pakistan) Phuchka/Phuska/Puska/Fuska (Bengal, [Bangladesh and West Bengal] Bihar, Nepal, Assam) Gupchup (Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Southern Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh) |
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| Type | Snack |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Main ingredients | Flour, spiced seawater, onions, potatoes, chickpeas |
| Variations | Sev puri, Puri |
Panipuri is a super popular snack from the Indian Subcontinent. You'll find it everywhere, especially sold by street vendors! It's also known by many other fun names like phuchka, gupchup, golgappa, or pani ke patashe.
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What's Inside Panipuri?
Panipuri is made of a few exciting parts. First, there's a round, hollow, and crispy shell called a puri. This puri is deep-fried until it's light and crunchy.
Then, the puri is filled with a tasty mix. This usually includes:
- Special flavored water, often called imli pani (tamarind water).
- Sweet and tangy tamarind chutney.
- A sprinkle of chili powder and chaat masala (a special spice blend).
- A filling of mashed potato, chopped onion, or chickpeas.
Phuchka: A Close Cousin
There's a snack very similar to panipuri called phuchka (or fuska). It's popular in places like Bengal and Nepal. Phuchka uses spiced mashed potatoes for its filling. It tastes more tangy and spicy, while panipuri can sometimes be a bit sweet.
Many Names for One Delicious Snack
This amazing snack has different names depending on where you are in the Indian Subcontinent. It's like a secret code for food lovers!
- In Maharashtra, it's called Pani Puri.
- In Haryana, people say paani patashi.
- In Madhya Pradesh, it's known as fulki.
- In Uttar Pradesh, you might hear pani ke batashe or padake.
- In Assam, it's phuska or puska.
- Parts of Gujarat call it Pakodi.
- In Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Southern Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, it's Gup-chup.
- In Bengal, Bihar, and Nepal, it's Phuchka.
- In parts of Northern India, especially Delhi and Punjab, and in Pakistan, it's famous as Gol Gappa.
Did you know? The word "pani puri" was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary on March 10, 2005!
The History of Panipuri
Panipuri is thought to have come from another popular Indian snack called Chaat. Experts believe chaat first appeared in the northern part of India, in what is now Uttar Pradesh.
One idea is that panipuri might have started from Raj-Kachori. Imagine a chef accidentally making a smaller puri than usual. This tiny puri could have been the start of the delicious panipuri we know today! Panipuri became popular all over India as people moved from one area to another during the 1900s, sharing their favorite foods.
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Sooji Puri used in panipuri.
See also
In Spanish: Panipuri para niños
