A former Bong colleague would bully the neighbourhood chaat guy to make phuchka the way we liked it. After she quit, I tried the same tactic but failed miserably. Eventually, the chaat seller sold me that instead of instructing him to make it as per my taste (which in his words was "ghotola" panipuri), I might as well just make it at home. So, that's what I do.
That was my reaction when I first tried pani puri. I felt betrayed. The UP version, aka Golgappas, come with chickpeas and potatoes. The Phuchkas of Odisha and Bengal are delightful.
Just a few days back, I tried something similar in Bhutan. I don't know what they call it. But that tasted decently good too.
Loved your piece on the puchka! Especially your sense of humour. Keep up the great writing!
A former Bong colleague would bully the neighbourhood chaat guy to make phuchka the way we liked it. After she quit, I tried the same tactic but failed miserably. Eventually, the chaat seller sold me that instead of instructing him to make it as per my taste (which in his words was "ghotola" panipuri), I might as well just make it at home. So, that's what I do.
That was my reaction when I first tried pani puri. I felt betrayed. The UP version, aka Golgappas, come with chickpeas and potatoes. The Phuchkas of Odisha and Bengal are delightful.
Just a few days back, I tried something similar in Bhutan. I don't know what they call it. But that tasted decently good too.
As for Pani Puri, I can live without it :D
Panipuri rox. Phuchka sux.