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Pani puri: India's famous street snack (Level A1) — Street vendor selling fried snacks in a basket.

Pani puri: India's famous street snackCEFR A1

30 Aug 2025

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Adapted from Abhinash Das, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Zoshua Colah, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
78 words
  • Pani puri is a small, deep-fried hollow shell.
  • People fill it with spiced potatoes and peas.
  • Vendors often add chickpeas and raw onions.
  • They use tangy spices and fresh herbs.
  • People eat it after dunking in flavoured water.
  • Many regions in India use different names.
  • It is popular across India and nearby neighbours.
  • People also eat it in many other countries.
  • The snack is shared on busy city streets.
  • Children and adults both enjoy pani puri often.

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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