puchka

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of street food made of hollow, crispy puris filled with spicy and tangy flavored water, mashed potatoes, chickpeas, and spices; also known as panipuri, golgappa, or gupchup.

Word forms

puchka puchkas

Etymology

From Bengali ফুচকা (phuchka), a regional name for panipuri; also found in Hindi, Odia, and Assamese.

Synonyms

panipuri golgappa gupchup

Related words

chaat Indian cuisine street food phuchka
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