History Of Golgappe: Just hearing the name of Panipuri makes the mouth water. Panipuri is a famous street food. Panipuri filled with water and potato chana masala is very tasty. Panipuri is known by different names in different regions. Some people call it Panipuri, some people call it Puchka, some people also call it Pakori. Panipuri is served with potatoes, gram, spicy and sweet chutneys. Women like Golgappa very much. Panipuri is enjoyed not only in India but also in foreign countries. But perhaps many people do not know where and when Panipuri started. Actually, there are many historical and mythological stories about Panipuri. Let us know the interesting history of Panipuri.
Draupadi made golgappa for the first time
Panipuri is said to be related to the Mahabharata period. It is said that Draupadi had prepared Panipuri for the Pandavas for the first time. In fact, after the marriage, when Draupadi reached her in-laws house with the Pandavas, Kunti thought of testing her daughter-in-law Draupadi. Because at that time Pandavas were in exile. They did not have much food. In such a situation, Kunti wanted to test how skilled her daughter-in-law Draupadi was in managing the house. In such a situation, Kunti gave some potatoes, spices and some flour to Draupadi. Giving these ingredients, he asked them to prepare some delicious dishes. So that the stomachs of the five Pandavas are filled. He asked to make something which the five Pandavas would like. In such a situation, Draupadi made Puri made of flour and served it with potato masala and water. This trick worked. Pandavas loved Golgappa and their stomachs were filled.
Panipuri came from Magadha
It is also believed that Golgappa originated from Magadha. Magadha is a region of Bihar. Today it is known as South Bihar. It is believed that Panipuri was first made in Magadha. It is not known by what name it was known at that time. But in many places ‘Phulki’ is known as its ancient name.
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Tags: food, History, Lifestyle, Mahabharata
FIRST PUBLISHED: April 12, 2024, 13:21 IST
