Pani Puris

The puritan originated from the Magadh region of India; present day South Bihar where it is also known as phoolki. The English meaning of golgappa is "watery Indian bread" or "crisp sphere eaten." Literary mentions suggest that it may have originated from Banaras. In West Bengal and specifically Kolkata, Phuchka is considered to be the king of this variety of snacks, compared to its cousins like golgappas or panipuris. The filling is made by lightly mashing boiled potatoes with black salt, salt, some spices, a generous portion of tamarind pulp (made by mashing ripe tamarind in tamarind water), chilli (powder/chopped/boiled & pasted). The tamarind water Tetul Jol is made by mixing tamarind and spices/ salt and making a light and tart liquid with water. At some places like Deshpriya Park, a very famous variety is made with sour curd, and called Dahi (curd) Phuchka. Onions are never used in Phuchkas.