Panipuri is a sort of snack that originated in the Indian subcontinent and is a popular street meal there. Google developed a doodle on panipuri to commemorate India’s street food on July 12, 2023.
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A panipuri is a deep-fried crisp flatbread filled with flavored water, tamarind chutney, chili powder, chaat masala, potato mash, onion, or chickpeas.
Panipuri has changed a lot throughout the years. The dish was originally known as “gol gappa,” and consisted of a small, hollow, fried wheat shell filled with spicy mashed potatoes and served with tamarind or mint-flavored water.
Variations in the filling and flavored water occurred over time, reflecting regional preferences and ingredient availability.
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What is a Pani Puri?
Pani puri is a popular bite-size chaat consisting of a hollow, crispy-fried puffed ball that is filled with potato, chickpeas, onions, spices, and flavored water, usually tamarind or mint, and popped into one’s mouth whole.
Google Doodle celebrates India’s premier street food
Pani Puri consists of a fried disc of dough that is typically filled with boiled chickpeas, a white pea mixture, and sprouts, and then dipped in tangy and spicy water.
Search giant Google on Wednesday celebrated ‘Pani Puri’, the much-loved Indian street snack, by introducing an interactive doodle game around it.
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