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Panipuri
Panipuri (originally known as ''jalapatra'' from Mahabharata times) (), phuchka (), gupchup, golgappa, or ''pani ke patashe'' is a type of snack originating in the Indian subcontinent, where it is an extremely common street food. Ingredients Panipuri consists of a round 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. It is tangy rather than sweetish while the water is sour and spicy. Names Panipuri's name varies depending on the region. In Maharashtra, it is known as ''Pani Puri''; Haryana it is known as ''paani patashi''; in Madhya Pradesh ''fulki''; in Uttar Pradesh ''pani ke batashe/padake'' ; in Assam ''phuska/puska''; ''Pakodi'' in parts of Gujarat, ''Gup-chup'' in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, South Jha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puri (food)
Puri (sometimes spelled as poori) is a deep-fried bread made from unleavened whole-wheat flour that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is eaten for breakfast or as a snack or light meal. It is usually served with a savory curry or ''bhaji'', as in puri bhaji, but may also be eaten with sweet dishes. Puris are most commonly served as breakfast and snacks. It is also served at special or ceremonial functions as part of ceremonial rituals along with other vegetarian food offered in Hindu prayer as prasadam. Name The name ''puri'' derives from the Sanskrit word पूरिका (pūrikā), from पुर (pura) "filled". In other Indian languages it is known as: Urdu: پوری (𝘱𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘪), Dogri: पूरी (pūrī) or पूड़ी (''pūṛī''), Kumaoni: लगड (''lagaḍ''), ta, பூரி (''boori''), te, పూరి (''pūri''), Gujarati: પૂરી, as, পুৰি (''puri''), bn, পূরি (pūrī), hi, पूड़ी ('' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
