street food

STREET FOOD
- Street food is a term used to describe food and beverages that are sold by vendors or hawkers on the streets or in public places like markets, fairs, and parks. It is typically served from portable food booths, carts, or trucks and is intended for immediate consumption. While some street foods are specific to certain regions, many have become popular beyond their places of origin. Street food is generally considered both finger food and fast food, and it is usually more affordable than meals at restaurants. The types of street food available vary across different countries and cultures worldwide. According to a 2007 study conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization, approximately 2.5 billion people consume street food on a daily basis. Although some cultures view it as impolite to eat while walking on the street, a majority of middle- to high-income consumers rely on street food for convenient access to affordable meals and employment opportunities, particularly in developing nations.

In India, street food holds great fame.
1. PANIPURI
- Pani Puri, India's most renowned street food, has gained immense popularity both within the country and internationally. The demand for Golgappas is so high that it has rightfully earned the title of the king of street food. What sets this delicacy apart is that unlike pizza or burgers, it doesn't require a hefty sum of money to enjoy. In India, Pani Puri can be found at various price points, ranging from affordable to extravagant. Surprisingly, even the most upscale restaurants proudly feature Pani Puri on their menu. However, the intriguing tale of its invention and its creator remains unknown to many.
- Pani Puri, also known as Golgappa, holds an intriguing and enjoyable significance. The term 'Golgappa' can be divided into two components. The term 'gol' signifies the crispy shell made of flour, filled with water and potatoes, while 'gappa' refers to the act of consuming it, causing it to dissolve in the mouth in an instant. Due to its one-bite consumption, it is referred to as Golgappa.

Nevertheless, this delicacy possesses various names in India, originating from different regions. In Haryana, it is recognized as 'Pani Patashi'; 'Phulki' in Madhya Pradesh; 'Pani ke Batashe' or 'Padaake' in Uttar Pradesh; 'Fuska' or 'Puska' in Assam; 'Gup-chup' in certain parts of Odisha, and 'Puchka' in Bihar, Nepal, Jharkhand, Bengal, and Chhattisgarh. It is renowned as Pani Puri in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.



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