00:00A small poori made by the hands of Draupadi has reached the quiet streets of Berlin from the crowded markets of Delhi.
00:23Foreigners are also big fans of our street food.
00:26The competition of pani puri helped the king of Bollywood to win his love in the film Rabne Banadi Jodi.
00:34This snack with crispy puris and flavourful fillings is not just a meal, but a national treasure that runs in the bloodstream of Indians.
00:43So come, today in Nazariya's Khao Gali, I, Sanaka, will make you immerse yourself in the spicy history of pani puri.
00:51In this tasty journey, we will find out how pani puri is related to the king and how it is harming our body.
00:58In the culinary world of India, where every dish tells its own story and every flavour sings a song,
01:06there is one street food that has made a special place in everyone's heart, pani puri.
01:12We love it so much that even Google made a doodle of it.
01:16And on the same day, a restaurant in Indore made a world record by serving 51 types of pani puri.
01:23Even during the lockdown, we could not stay away from it.
01:26During that time, its searches increased by 107% on Google.
01:31It is said that before eating anything, we should be thankful to God and the one who has made that food.
01:37That is why, first of all, we know its history.
01:40So that we can at least know who to thank.
01:44It is said that when Draupadi got married for the first time, Kunti decided to test her.
01:49Because the Pandavas had to stay in exile for 13 years.
01:53So, Kunti wanted to know if Draupadi would be able to support them in this journey.
01:57So, as if it is the task of a master chef, Kunti gave Draupadi some raw potato vegetables and flour to make a chapati.
02:07And said, now fill the stomach of your five husbands with this.
02:11At that time, Draupadi invented pani puri with her sinful art and creativity.
02:16Kunti was so happy with this that she blessed this dish with immortality.
02:22Maybe that is why pani puri has now settled in everyone's heart, mind and heartbeats.
02:27Another theory says that the roots of pani puri are in the kingdom of Magad.
02:31Where it was known as Phulki.
02:33These puris were small and crispy.
02:35And they were filled with potatoes.
02:37As time changed, Phulki also evolved.
02:40And today, what we get is its modern avatar.
02:44Some people also associate the Shahjahan era with the origins of pani puri.
02:47Pani puri, which is a type of chaat, was born when cholera spread everywhere.
02:53And then the royal doctors told the public to increase the amount of fried and spicy food.
02:58So that the bacteria die.
03:00And that's how the spicy chaat and pani puri started.
03:04Food historians say that pani puri originated 100 years ago in Uttar Pradesh or Bihar from Raj Kachori.
03:11As it spread, every region gave a different twist to this snack.
03:16Although the potato filling is popular, there are also boiled chickpeas or black beans in it.
03:23For example, take Mumbai.
03:24Here, pani puri is often filled with ragda, i.e. white pea curry.
03:29Which has spicy water and sweet tamarind chutney.
03:33Its most unique variety is the fish puchka from Kolkata.
03:37With the addition of fillings and other variations, its name also changed.
03:41In New Delhi and Punjab, it was known as gol gappa.
03:44Whereas in Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, it is known as puchka.
03:49In Gujarat, it is known as pakodi.
03:51And in some areas of Odisha and Chhattisgarh, it is known as gupchup.
03:56Tell us in the comments, what do you call it in your city?
03:59Pani puri is an adventure sport.
04:01When you stand at the street corner and watch pani puri being cooked,
04:05your heartbeats start increasing.
04:08Then finally, you get a spicy crispy puri,
04:12which as soon as it enters your mouth, makes a tangy spicy explosion.
04:16Due to which your taste buds and heart start dancing together.
04:20But you can't lose focus now.
04:23Because soon it's your turn again.
04:26It's such a thrill to ask your brother to make it spicier even with tears in your eyes,
04:31which you don't get from a fork or a spoon.
04:33Pani puri is an interactive food, which everyone likes separately.
04:38That's why it's more famous in the streets.
04:40Here, you can add it according to your taste.
04:43That's why 5 stars haven't been able to catch its essence.
04:46However, in restaurants these days, it is mixed with vodka, scotch and sushi.
04:51And yes, now you can even get pani puri flavoured ice cream.
04:55But it's not always the best for your health.
04:58Although, there are different variations with different calories.
05:01But if you eat a plate of a typical deep fried potato pani puri,
05:06you're consuming 180 to 215 calories.
05:11Which is 8 to 10 percent of your average calorie intake.
05:15On top of that, deep fried puris are harmful for diabetics and heart patients.
05:20By the way, if you're concerned about your heart health,
05:22then do watch this video of ours.
05:25Many times, the oil used in deep frying puris is reused.
05:28This way, the ingredients absorb more oil.
05:30This increases the risk of cholesterol and high BP.
05:33On top of that, the use of unfiltered water,
05:35dust, and unsanitary practices can make it a health hazard.
05:41But, we are Indians.
05:43We won't give up so easily.
05:45We can also make it a healthy snack.
05:48For example, eat pani puri only in safe places.
05:50Where filtered water and gloves are used.
05:53Instead of refined flour, choose semolina puri.
05:56You can also use water with cumin and water.
05:58Which helps in digestion and also provides vitamin C.
06:02Instead of potatoes, we can take chickpeas or moong filling.
06:05Which is famous for BP control, high fiber, and protein.
06:09These are all healthy alternatives that treat your taste buds
06:13without any health compromise.
06:15Pani puri is a symbol of India's culinary brilliance and cultural unity.
06:19This journey from ancient legends and royal kitchens to modern cities
06:24reflects its timeless appeal.
06:26Whether you enjoy it with gol gappa, puchka, or gupchup,
06:31this snack is available everywhere.
06:32Now that we've talked so much about pani puri,
06:35I can't wait anymore.
06:37I'm going to eat it.
06:38But, don't go anywhere without liking and subscribing.
06:41And share it with your pani puri lover friends.
06:45Bye-bye.
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