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Fuchka
Bangladesh
Bangladesh's most beloved street food. The tamarind water is more sour than the Indian pani puri version.
Bangladeshi street snack — hollow crispy puri shells filled with spiced mashed potato and tamarind water. Bangladesh's version of pani puri, with a more sour, tamarind-forward flavour.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
415 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
200gsemolina
50gplain flour
oilfor frying
boiled potato with cumin and chillifor filling
400mltamarind water with chilli and coriander for dunking
Method
1
Mix semolina and flour with water to a stiff dough. Rest 30 minutes.
2
Roll thin. Cut rounds. Deep-fry until puffed and crispy.
3
Fill each with potato. Dunk in tamarind water. Eat immediately.
Chef's Tip
Eat instantly after filling — soggy fuchka is a street food tragedy.
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