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.jpg) A plate of Chotpoti, popular in Bengal region. | |
| Alternative names | চটপটি (InBengali) |
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| Type | Street food |
| Place of origin | Bengal region[1] |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes,chickpeas,onions,chillies |
Chotpoti (Bengali:চটপটিCôṭpôṭi), is a Bengalistreet food popular inBangladesh andWest Bengal, India, mostly inurban areas.[2][1][3][4] The word'chotpoti' translates to 'spicy' (as in, having many different spices, not simply 'hot').[5]
The dish consists mainly ofpotatoes, dubli,onions and is usually topped with additional dicedchillies or grated boiledeggs.[5] Other common toppings includetamarind chutney,coriander leaves,cumin, andcrispypuri.[4][5] It is usually served hot and tastes bothspicy andsour at the same time.[1][2][6] One can choose to make it morespicy orsour or balanced, according to theirtaste, by asking theshopkeeper.
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