Pani puri is one of the favorite snakes for Indians. Every corner of the streets has stalled, they sell to hundreds of people. Tangy, crispy blended with spice, altogether it can be customized as per the tastes. Sellers earn thousands a day while people young and old enjoy eating in almost every part of the country. Millions of years old recipes remain a mystery. Who discovered pain puri? According to mythology, it is said that Draupadi invented it.

History of Pani puri and Draupadi

The Indian food discoveries hide various stories. So, does the pain puri, it is believed to be an instant preparation by Draupadi. Her tangy, stuffed potato, snacks are easily available products at home. One can find it and make it at cheap prices.
It is the reason the pain puri is cheap, and one of the best ways to get rid of hunger. Mostly due to the presence of potatoes with different spices stuffed in puri. Though small crispy bites but stays for long hours.

The invention was initiated with the leftover food items in the Pandavas’ kitchen. When her mother-in-law asked her to make an innovative dish out of the leftover food. It is the mythological fact that describes the use of the food leftover and its uses that is still favorable in the modern age.
Kunti, the mother-in-law gave her the task of making a new item that can be prepared from the potatoes and the dough. Finding out a unique meal was difficult for the Pandavas but Draupadi accepted the challenge.
It was then, with the dough she prepared the puris while the potatoes were stuffed in. Served with the tanginess of lemon and tamarind with other add-ons were also the specialty.
Kunti was mesmerized by the flavor of the newly made dish. She blessed Draupadi with the blessings of the pain puri’s immortality.
It may be one of the reasons that despite many continental and international dishes inventions. None can compete with the uniqueness of Pani puri.

Where was it invented? Its different names?

The panipuri was invented in Bihar, at ancient Magadha. It is also another reason that Biharis are mostly seen to carry out the business effectively compared to other people. They are seen to sell it in different flavors in different corners of India.
As the state and places change the name and flavor change. But the main sources of ingredients are the same. In some states, it is called Golgappa while some know it as Phuchka. The tastes range from sweet, to spicy and tangy. Dahi Puchka or pani phuchka with addition of herbs also improves the tastes.

There are many customizations on the snack items, but still, it remains at the core of the heart. Also famous as water balls have been a historical invention. There are popular stores that have their customized form which makes their shops famous and busy.
There are popular stores that have customized forms that make their shops famous and busy. The popularity of cities is also categorized by the availability of the top and delicious water balls.

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Ohhhh, this one is going to be a tough ride, to sit through this narration while imagining the crispy, tangy, tongue tingling spicy treats blasting in my mouth!

Golgappe!

No matter what I do, and why I do it, this reason to life will never fade away.

No matter what city I go or work in, I have to have Golgappe 5 times a week! Do you feel the same too? If yes, then we are riding on the spicy boat 😉

And guess what is the high point in a Golgappa story? They are available in almost every city you go to! Wherever you are in the country, you will get them. Maybe with a different name, with a different appeal, and prepared with slightly different technique with minor variations due to the local tastes, these yummilicious treats are heaven, residing in all the cities.

Let’s have a look at the names and forms of Golgappe as they are available n these 8 cities. Along with some of the most famous GolGappa Joints in those cities who take pride in serving Golgappas!

1.  Amchi Mumbai’s Pani Puri Chatkaaredaar

No match for Mumbai Pani Puri, as it is lovingly christened in the city of Marathas. There is a unique flavour to pani puri here, which probably is due to the presence of usual salt in the sea laced air. Yes, some joints are famous for using Bisleri water for their pani puri, so those who are high on hygiene quotient, can have as much as they want, without getting worried of the bacteria.

Some Most Famous Pani Puri Joints In Mumbai

• Elco Market – Hill Road, Bandra West
• Bhagatchand Tarachand – Mumbadevi Commercial Centre in Zaveri Bazaar
• Vithal Bhelwala- Near CST
• Breach Candy- There’s a tiny little stall there that provides yummilicious panipuri. Location would be, near Breach Candy Hospital, Warden Road
• Jai Jhulelal Snacks- Mulund Station Road, Vidya Vihar, Mulund West
• Shivkripa Panipuri Stall- Thane West, near John Baptist school
• Appointment- Seven Bungalows, Andheri West
• Bajrang Chaat Centre- Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, near Greenfields Society

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