Chotpoti ( bn, চটপটি ), is a Bengali
street food
Street food is ready-to-eat food or drinks sold by a hawker, or vendor, in a street or at other public places, such as markets or fairs. It is often sold from a portable food booth, food cart, or food truck and is meant for immediate consumpt ...
mostly popular in
Bangladesh
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, along with other urban areas.
The word chotpoti, translates to 'spicy.'
The dish consists mainly of potatoes, chickpeas, and onions and is usually topped with additional diced chillies or grated boiled eggs.
Other common toppings include tamarind chutney, coriander leaves, cumin, and crispy
puri
Puri () is a coastal city and a municipality in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district headquarters of Puri district and is situated on the Bay of Bengal, south of the state capital of Bhubaneswar. It is also known as '' ...
.
It is spicy and sour in taste, and is usually served hot.
See also
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Bhelpuri
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Chaat
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Chaat masala
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Phuchka
References
Bangladeshi snack foods
Indian snack foods
Bengali cuisine
Bangladeshi cuisine
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