Indian food

Puchka

Also called: Puchka, Пучка, Phuchka, Golgappa

Vegan

Kolkata's pani puri, and the city will tell you it is not the same thing: darker water, more tamarind, mashed potato with black salt, and the shell filled and handed over one at a time.

How it's eaten

Eat each one whole and immediately; the last is traditionally given free, with dry masala.

Where to try it

Kolkata

Not pani puri: darker water, more tamarind, and the last one is given free with dry masala.

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