Chotpoti

Chotpoti (Bengali: চটপটি Côṭpôṭi), is a Bengali street food popular in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India, mostly in urban areas.^[2][1][3][4] The word 'chotpoti' translates to 'spicy' (as in, having many different spices, not simply 'hot').^[5]

Alternative namesচটপটি (In Bengali)

TypeStreet food

Place of originBengal region^[1]

Main ingredientsPotatoes, chickpeas, onions, chillies

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Chotpoti

A plate of Chotpoti, popular in Bengal region.
Alternative names	চটপটি (In Bengali)
Type	Street food
Place of origin	Bengal region[1]
Main ingredients	Potatoes, chickpeas, onions, chillies
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The dish consists mainly of potatoes, dubli, onions and is usually topped with additional diced chillies or grated boiled eggs.^[5] Other common toppings include tamarind chutney, coriander leaves, cumin, and crispy puri.^[4][5] It is usually served hot and tastes both spicy and sour at the same time.^[1][2][6] One can choose to make it more spicy or sour or balanced, according to their taste, by asking the shopkeeper.