Is it called pani puri or Golgappa?

The widely popular treat is loved by all and is known by plenty of different names. For instance, Delhiites refer to it as 'Golgappa' while Mumbaikars call it 'Pani Puri'. In Lucknow, it is known as 'Paani Ke Batashe' whereas in Kolkata and eastern states it is called 'Puchka'.
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Are pani puri and Golgappa same?

Pani Puri typically has the white peas curry filled in the imli chutney that goes inside. Golgappa, the 3rd variant, has a mix of potatoes, chickpea, tangy & sweet water, mint and spices as the filling.
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What came first pani puri or Golgappa?

History. It is believed to be invented by Draupadi in the legends of Mahabharata, by accepting the challenge of Kunti during the exile of Pandavas. Chaat is considered the predecessor of pani puri/ Gol Gappay.
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Do Indians say pani puri Golgappa?

In fact, the name itself differs by place: pani puri is a Mumbai term, whereas in Delhi it is known as golgappa. In Kolkata, it goes by the name of puchka, and in Uttar Pradesh, it's pani ke patashe batashe).
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What is difference between Puchka and pani puri?

Pani Puri is known as puchka in the Eastern states of India like Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. A Puchka is made with a mixture of boiled gram and mashed potatoes as filling, the chutney is tangy and the water is spicy. It is slightly bigger as compared to our normal puris. It is made of wheat flour.
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What is Golgappa called in South India?

It is also called Gol Gappa (East India), Pani Puri (West & South India) or Puchka (North India). Be it called whatever, the taste of this water ball is so yummy that one can hardly resist.
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What do we call Golgappa in English?

Panipuri or Golgappa: It is liked all over the country. It is also called Gupchup, Phuchka. Its English name is very simple. It is called Water Balls in English.
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What is Panipuri called in Pakistan?

Gol gappas, or pani puri as it is known on the other side of the border, is a staple of street vendors across the region and is a perennial favourite among the young and old alike. But today, gol gappa vendors are not as common a sight as they used to be.
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What is pani puri called in Mumbai?

It is a popular street food dish in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Lucknow, Karachi, Lahore, Chittagong, Dhaka and Kathmandu. In North India it is known as Gol Gappa.
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Did Draupadi invented Panipuri?

In response to Kunti's challenge, Draupadi invented Pani Puri. Impressed by her daughter-in-law's resourcefulness, Kunti blessed the dish with immortality.
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Who invented Golgappa in India?

Kunti wanted to test if her new daughter-in-law would be able to manage with them . So she gave Draupadi some leftover vegetables and just enough wheat dough to make one puri. She instructed her to make food that would satisfy the hunger of all her sons.
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What is Panipuri called in Kolkata?

Pani puri (which is also known as a golgappa and is most commonly referred to as a puchka in Kolkata) is widely available as a street snack in India, and in other countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
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What do North Indians call pani puri?

The cracking and bursting sound Puris have led to the name Gup Chup. Some areas in North India, like Madhya Pradesh especially Hoshangabad like to call their Pani Puri as Tikki.
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What is Golgappa called in West Bengal?

Puchka. More famous in Eastern India (West Bengal and Assam) as Puchka, the snack is also called by the same name in Bangladesh. Puchkas are quite different from pani puris in terms of content and taste.
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Why did Draupadi invented pani puri?

The Pandavas were on exile and Kunti wanted to test if her new daughter-in-law would be able to manage with the scarce resources. So she gave Draupadi some leftover potato sabzi and just enough wheat dough to make one puri, instructing her to make food that would satisfy the hunger of all five of her sons.
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Is pani puri junk food?

Sorry to break it to you - but your favourite snack from the street vendors are highly likely to be unhealthy. Apart from the means of preparation, the ingredients of a street-side pani puri are high in fat and sugar, which can never be good for your health, let alone when you are trying to lose weight [10][11].
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Which city is famous for pani puri?

There's also Punjab Sweet House, which provides the prized taste with the mineral water. Its popularity quotient can be best explained by the fact it is credited as the Best Pani Puri in Mumbai by CNN Travel.
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Who invented chaat?

According to food historian K.T Achaya, descriptions of dahi vada also appear in literature from 500 B.C. According to culinary anthropologist Kurush Dalal, the Chaat originated in northern India (now Uttar Pradesh) in the late 17th century during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
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What challenge Kunti gave to Draupadi?

Reportedly, one fine day Kunti threw a challenge at Draupadi, asking her to make a meal out of some leftover aloo sabzi (potato curry) and a small amount of dough.
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Who invented masala puri?

One theory for its origin is that it was invented at a restaurant called Vithal near Victoria Terminus. According to another theory, bhelpuri was conceived by the city's Gujarati community, who made it by adding complex flavours to the simple North Indian chaat.
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What is chat in Indian food?

chaat, (Hindi: “to lick” or “to taste”) a traditional savory snack sold by street vendors in India that originated in the country's northern region and is now popular throughout South Asia and at Indian restaurants worldwide.
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Why is Golgappa not crispy?

You have to roll the dough very thin. If it's not thin enough, your puri will not turn out crispy. Use a sharp cookie cutter or a steel box with sharp edges of 4-5 cm diameter to cut the Golgappa. Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
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What do we call bhel in English?

(bɛlˈpuːrɪ ) an Indian dish of puffed rice and vegetables. Collins English Dictionary.
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Is Draupadi virgin?

She bore each of her husbands a son. Before she moves to the next husband,Draupadi walks through fire to regain her virginity and purity. Such rules were never placed before polygamous husbands. But Draupadi had a rule of her own for her husbands.
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Is Ashwathama still alive?

NO, Ashwatthama is NOT alive. He was cursed by the Supreme Krishna to wander in suffering for 3000 years.
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