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From Bengali ফুচকা (phuchka), a regional name for panipuri; also found in Hindi, Odia, and Assamese.
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puchka
Today it means: 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. Full definition →