Washington: India’s famous Golgappa has now become the pride of the White House in America. Also known as Pani Puri or Puchka, it is a frequent sight at White House receptions where guests are being served this deliciously popular Indian street food. The guests of the White House are liking this very much. After Samosa, Golgappa is the second dish which is now seen in White House dinner parties.
India’s popular ‘street food’ Golgappa, also known as Panipuri or Puchka, is continuously finding a place in the menu of functions organized at It House. It was included on the menu on several occasions last year. Recently on Monday, guests were also treated to Golgappa at a ceremony hosted by President Joe Biden in the Rose Garden to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The event was attended by many Asian Americans and Indian Americans, including Dr. Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General who has played an important role in the fight against Covid-19.
Samosa is also the favorite dish of the White House
Till now, only Samosa was seen in the menu of functions for the White House, but now Golgappa is also being included in the menu on many occasions. After attending the function organized in the Rose Garden of the White House, community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria told PTI, “Last year when I came here, Golgappa/Panipuri was also on the menu. This year also I was curious to taste it and suddenly a waiter came with Panipuri/Golgappa. That was wonderful. It tasted a little spicy, absolutely perfect!” Bhutoria met White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford and asked her about Golgappa.
He said, “I asked him, have you made golgappas?” He said, ‘Yes, we have prepared everything in the White House.” Bhutoria said that another Indian dish ‘Khoya’ was also included in the menu of the function. Responding to a question, he said, “It tasted sweet and was made from khoya.” He was absolutely amazing. It was great to see all the Asian American communities, food and cuisine especially Indian American Golgappa and Khoya at the AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration. (Language)
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