By: Seona Saha
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Pani puri is one of India's most cherished street foods. Known by different names — golgappa, puchka, batasha and pani puri —it holds a special place in the hearts of food lovers.
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Here are some lesser known interesting facts about Pani Puri
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According to mythology, Draupadi first made it when Kunti asked her to prepare a filling dish using leftover vegetables and flour. That's how pani puri came into being.
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The word "Pani Puri" was added in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2005
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Historically, it is beleived to have originated from Magadh, South Bihar.
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It can potentially prevent/cure mouth ulcers due to the ingredients present such as mint and ginger.
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