Pani Puri / Golgappa

Pani Puri / Golgappa

Golgappa

street foodSpice level: hotnorthbudget

India's most addictive street food, pani puri consists of crispy hollow puris filled with a mixture of spiced potato, chickpeas, and tangy tamarind chutney, then flooded with a spicy, minty flavored water (pani). Known as golgappa in Delhi, puchka in Kolkata, and pani puri in Mumbai, each region has its own variation and fierce loyalty to their version. The experience of popping an entire puri into your mouth and feeling the explosion of flavors is a quintessential Indian food moment.

Where to Try

Found at street stalls in every Indian city; renowned spots at Sardar Pani Puri in Mumbai and the chaat stalls of Delhi's Chandni Chowk