Fuchka

Fuchka, also known as puchka or golgappa, is a popular street food in South Asia. It consists of crispy hollow puris filled with a spicy and tangy mixture of tamarind water, chickpeas, potatoes, and spices.

Fuchka

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semolina
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup boiled and diced potatoes
  • 1/4 cup tamarind chutney
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix semolina, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Add water and knead into a stiff dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  2. Divide the dough into small balls and roll out into small puris. Deep fry the puris until they puff up and turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels and let them cool.
  3. In a bowl, mix boiled chickpeas, boiled potatoes, tamarind chutney, chaat masala, red chili powder, cumin powder, and chopped coriander leaves.
  4. Make a small hole in the center of each puri and fill it with the chickpea-potato mixture.
  5. Dip the filled puris in tamarind water and serve immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
5g
Fat
3g

Supplies

Frying pan Mixing bowls Rolling pin

Tools

Knife Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve fuchka with extra tamarind water and a side of chopped onions and green chilies.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier version, add more red chili powder to the chickpea-potato mixture.

Cost

$5