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Pani puri

पानी पूरी
PAH-nee POO-ree

A popular Indian street food consisting of hollow, crispy spheres filled with flavored water and fillings.

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Meaning & usage

Pani puri is a beloved Indian street food snack that consists of hollow, crispy puris filled with a spicy, tangy flavored water, along with a mixture of tamarind chutney, chili, chaat masala, potato, onion, or chickpeas. It is known by different names in various regions of India, such as golgappa in North India and puchka in West Bengal. The dish is enjoyed for its burst of flavors and textures in a single bite.

In a sentence

During our trip to Mumbai, we couldn't resist trying the local pani puri from a bustling street vendor.

As seen in crosswords

Pani puri is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A popular Indian street food consisting of hollow, crispy spheres filled with flavored water and fillings” (4,4)

Category: Food Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

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