Pani puri
पानी पूरी
PAH-nee POO-ree
Pani puri (पानी पूरी) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a popular Indian street food consisting of hollow, crispy spheres filled with flavored water and fillings. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer PANI PURI (4,4).
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.
Pani puri as a crossword answer
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)
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