Google
celebrated pani puri with a special interactive doodle
Pani
puri, also known as Gol Gappa or Puchka, is a Popular street food in
India. It is a crispy hollow ball made of wheat flour, filled with a
mixture of potatoes, chickpeas, spices, and flavored water. Pani puri is a delicious
and addictive snack that is enjoyed by people of all ages.
On
July 12, 2023, Google celebrated pani puri with a special interactive doodle.
The doodle allowed users to help a street vendor fulfill pani puri orders by
choosing the right flavors and quantities.
Google celebrates India's street food 'pani puri' with an interactive game Doodle, allowing users to help a street vendor fulfill pani puri orders.
This
blog post will explore the history of pani puri, How to make it, and some of
its variations.
History
of Pani Puri
The
exact origins of pani puri are unknown, but it is believed to have originated
in the Indian state of Bihar. There are several
legends about the invention of pani puri. One legend says that pani puri was
invented by Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata. Draupadi was
challenged to feed five men with very little food. She used her ingenuity to
create pani puri, which is a filling and satisfying snack that can be made with
a small amount of ingredients.
Another
legend says that pani puri was invented by a street vendor in the 16th century.
The vendor was selling a type of savory snack called pani ke batashe. One day,
he ran out of batashe, so he filled some hollow balls of dough with potatoes
and spices. The new snack was a hit, and it quickly became popular throughout
India.
How
to Make Pani Puri
Making
pani puri is a relatively simple process. The first step is to make the dough.
The dough is made with wheat flour, water, and salt. Once the dough is made, it
is rolled out into small circles. The circles are then deep-fried until they are
golden brown.
The
next step is to make the filling. The filling is made with potatoes, chickpeas,
spices, and onions. The potatoes are boiled and mashed. The chickpeas are
boiled and drained. The spices are mixed together. The onions are chopped.
The
final step is to assemble the pani puri. A pani puri is assembled by filling a
hollow ball of dough with the potato filling, the chickpeas, the spices, and
the onions. The pani puri is then topped with flavored water.
Variations
of Pani Puri
There
are many variations of pani puri. Some of the most popular variations include:
- Pani puri chaat: This
variation is topped with a sweet and sour chutney.
- Pani puri masala: This
variation is topped with a spicy chutney.
- Pani puri dahi: This
variation is topped with yogurt.
- Pani puri sev: This
variation is topped with sev, a type of crispy noodle.
How
to Enjoy Pani Puri
Pani
puri is best enjoyed fresh. It is typically eaten as a snack or street food.
Pani puri can be eaten plain, or it can be dipped in flavored water.
- The dough for pani puri is typically
made with whole wheat flour, but it can also be made with all-purpose
flour.
- The filling for pani puri can be made
with a variety of ingredients, but it typically includes potatoes,
chickpeas, onions, and spices.
- The flavored water for pani puri is
typically made with a combination of tamarind, mint, and spices.
- Pani puri can be topped with a
variety of other ingredients, such as sev, chopped cilantro, and chaat
masala.
- Pani puri is typically eaten with the
hands. To eat a pani puri, you break the shell open with your fingers and
then add the filling and flavored water.
- Pani puri is a popular street food in
India, but it can also be found in other parts of the world, such as the
Caribbean and South East Asia.
Here
are some additional details about the Google Doodle that celebrates pani puri:
- The doodle was created by Purnima, a
Google Doodler based in India.
- The doodle features a street vendor
selling pani puri.
- The doodle allows users to help the
street vendor fulfill pani puri orders by choosing the right flavors and
quantities.
- The doodle was launched on July 12,
2023, which is the day that a restaurant in Indore, Madhya Pradesh,
achieved the world record for serving the most flavors of pani puri.
Pani
puri is a delicious and addictive snack that is enjoyed by people of all ages.
It is a relatively simple snack to make, and there are many variations to
enjoy. If you have never tried pani puri before, I encourage you to give it a
try. You won't be disappointed!
Google
Doodle Pani Puri : For More Details
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