Monika’s love note to the Indian snack

Dubai-based Monika Prasad’s deep and everlasting love for Pani Puris began in her beloved hometown of Jamshedpur, a vibrant metropolitan city in the state of Jharkhand, India. “In every nook and corner of this city, you can find vendors peddling this delectable snack known as Pani Puri. The streets are teeming with carts dedicated solely to the creation of these crispy delights. Ah, the pani puris of Jamshedpur, they are truly a gastronomic marvel,” said the marketing and communications manager.

The filling of this marvel, composed of white peas, blends perfectly with flavors such as salt, Indian spices, fresh green chilies, and, of course, finely chopped onions. “Yet what truly sets the Pani Puris of Jamshedpur apart is the addition of a dash of tangy tamarind pulp to the filling. The water used for dipping is no less extraordinary, concocted from a blend of tamarind, green chilies, and fragrant green coriander,” she added.

Such is Monika’s love for the snack that she prepares it for dinner at home, every two to three months. Her family, including her ten-year-old son, who typically doesn’t eat spicy cuisine, likes pani puri and even insists on having them with spicy water! “As for me, I could happily devour Pani Puris on a daily basis. Whenever I have the opportunity to return to Jamshedpur, I make it a point to revisit the very same eatery where I indulged in these during my school days. It transports me back to my childhood days,” she added.

Thank you, Monika, for sharing your love for the Pani Puri as a Trumpet Blower!

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