00:00That's a group of students from Budapest, Hungary, feasting on Golgappas for the first time.
00:07The video capturing reactions of pure joy and surprise among students soon went viral.
00:16Panipuri, one of India's most cherished street foods, now has a global fanbase.
00:21It goes by the name Golgappa in North India, Gupchup in Orissa and Fulki in Bihar.
00:26Historically, it is believed to have originated around 500 BC in the ancient kingdom of Magadha, present-day Bihar.
00:33It was originally called Fulki, meaning crisp.
00:36According to mythology, Draupadi in Mahabharata first invented the snack when challenged by her mother-in-law to make a filling dish from leftovers.
00:44From Kangana Ranaut's iconic Golgappa stall scene in Queens set in Amsterdam,
00:48to Japan's Prime Minister stacking up Panipuris with PM Modi during his 2023 India visit, Panipuri has delighted everyone.
00:55The term Panipuri was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2005, marking its global recognition.
01:02In May 2024, Golgappa was even served at the White House during the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month reception hosted by President Joe Biden in the Rose Garden.
01:13What do you think? Does Panipuri deserve its title in the world's most beloved street food?
01:17Let us know in the comments below.
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