Google Doodle celebrates India's premier street food pani puri

Google Doodle celebrated India's premier street food pani puri on July 12, 2023. The doodle features a vendor making pani puri, a crispy hollow ball made of wheat flour filled with a mixture of mashed potatoes, chickpeas, spices, and flavored water.

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The doodle was created by Mumbai-based artist Rajan Vyas, who wanted to capture the essence of pani puri in a fun and interactive way. The doodle is a playable game where users can help the vendor fill pani puri orders by selecting the correct ingredients and quantities.

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Pani puri is a popular street food in India and is often eaten as a snack or light meal. It is thought to have originated in the Indian state of Bihar and is now enjoyed all over the country.

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The name pani puri comes from the Hindi words "pani" (water) and "puri" (a type of fried dough). The dish is made up of a hollow puri filled with a mixture of mashed potatoes, chickpeas, spices, and flavored water. The puri is then topped with a variety of chutneys, such as sweet tamarind chutney, spicy mint chutney, and savory chaat masala.

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Pani puri is a delicious and refreshing snack that is perfect for a hot day. It is also a very affordable food, making it a popular choice for people of all income levels.

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Thank you

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