'Refreshing': Video Of Locals In Minneapolis Trying Pani Puri Is Trending

Pani puri, also known as golgappa or phuchka, is a popular Indian street food. The crispy puris filled with spicy, tangy water, potatoes, chickpeas and tamarind chutney is truly irresistible. Not just in India, this iconic street dish has gained global popularity. Speaking of which, a video doing rounds online, showcases a makeshift Pani Puri stall set up outside The Curry Corner, an Indian restaurant located in Minneapolis, Minnesota

In the video, the person manning the stall enthusiastically invites passersby to try pani puri. As intrigued individuals stop by, he proudly introduces the dish. He also informs people that it is an Indian street food. The first person who stops by to try Pani puris, even asks if he has to eat the whole puri in just one go. He tries it and calls it “very refreshing and delicious.”

Some people can also be seen heading straight to the Indian restaurant in the backdrop, immediately after trying one pani puri. “They were left SPEECHLESS. Come by Curry Corner in Minneapolis for Dine in or Take out,” read the caption of the video.

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In the comment section, people have interesting reactions to it. “Awesome guys, will stop there next time I’m in MN!,” said a person while another one wrote, “It’s a trap. Once you eat it, there is no turning back.”

“Puri duniya me failado paani puri ko (popularise Pani puri in all parts of the world),” suggests a user. “I would have finished all your pani puris,” says another person. “He accomplished many of us dream,” read a comment.

The global popularity of Indian street food, particularly Pani puri, is quite evident. Its popularity is evident on platforms like the popular reality show MasterChef Australia. In the show’s 16th season, Sumeet Saigal, an Indian-origin participant, wowed judges with his skillful preparation of pani puris.

She had demonstrated the process of preparing the puris, filling them with spiced potatoes, and then adding garnishes like mint coriander chutney and date-tamarind chutney before pouring in the tangy water.

The judges’ reactions were priceless as they savoured the flavours and cheered for Sumeet’s and Pani puris.