Why Maharashtra Is Considered The Pani Puri Capital Of India?


By Chetna Shree21, Apr 2025 04:00 PMthedailyjagran.com

PANI PURI CAPITAL OF INDIA

Love eating pani puris and cannot resist having one more? This state is also at the top of pani puri consumption. Tap to know the pani puri capital of India.

WHAT IS PANI PURI?

Pani Puri is a famous street food in India known for its spicy and tangy taste. Pani puri is made of crunchy dough balls filled with spicy potatoes and tangy water.

KNOWN FOR ITS IRRESISTIBLE TASTE

When the crunchy puri mixed with tangy water and spicy filling goes into the mouth, it creates a flavourful explosion. It has an irresistible taste.

STATE WITH HIGHEST PANI PURI CONSUMPTION

As per Pune Pulse, the state which holds the title of highest pani puri consumption is Maharashtra. This is because of the diversity of flavours and unique recipes.

DIFFERENT NAMES OF PANI PURI

This popular Indian street food has various names. It is called ‘Golgappa’ in North, ‘puchka’ in East, and Maharashtrians call it ‘pani puri’.

PANI PURI CHALLENGE

Not just common people, but film stars also love indulging in the pani puri game. SRK and Anushka Sharma enjoyed the golgappa competition in ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’.

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