Discovering Pani Puri: A Beloved Street FoodCEFR A1
30 Aug 2025
Adapted from Abhinash Das, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Zoshua Colah, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Pani puri is a popular Indian snack.
- It is a small, crispy ball filled with tasty ingredients.
- The filling often includes potatoes and spices.
- People eat it with a spicy water dip.
- Pani puri is enjoyed by many people in India.
- It is also popular in other countries like Bangladesh and Nepal.
Difficult words
- snack — A small amount of food eaten between meals.
- crispy — Firm and making a sound when bitten.
- filled — Containing something inside.
- ingredients — Foods used to make a dish.
- spicy — Having a strong flavor from spices.
- popular — Liked by many people.
- enjoyed — Finding pleasure in something.
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Discussion questions
- What is your favorite snack?
- Have you ever tried pani puri?
- Why do you think snacks are popular?
- What snacks do people enjoy in your country?
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