Gol Gappe, Puchka, Gup-Chup - sabki ek hi story! Kya aapko pata hai ki pani puri ke origins Mahabharat aur Shah Jahan ke zamane tak jate hain? Aur kya yeh snack humari health ke liye actually dangerous hai? Nazar Ya! ki iss video main hum batayenge kuch mazedaar kisse aur facts humaare favorite street food ke baare main.
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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.