BangladeshiSnackVegetarian

Fuchka

Fuchka is a snack bangladeshi recipe with 300 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.

Calories

300 kcal

Total Time

20 min

Servings

1

Protein

8 g

Ingredients

  • 6-8 fuchka shellsAs needed
  • small potato, boiled and mashed1 piece
  • boiled chickpeas.25 cup
  • spices for filling (e.g., chaat masala, cumin powder)As needed
  • tamarind pulpAs needed
  • mint leavesAs needed
  • cilantroAs needed
  • green chiliesAs needed
  • spices for water (e.g., black salt, roasted cumin powder)As needed
  • waterAs needed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Make a small hole in the top of each fuchka (pani puri shell).

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Prepare a filling of boiled potatoes, chickpeas, and spices.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Prepare a spicy and tangy water (pani) by mixing tamarind pulp, mint, cilantro, green chilies, and spices with water.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Fill each fuchka with the potato-chickpea mixture.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Dip the filled fuchka into the spicy water and eat it whole.

Nutrition Snapshot

Macros and micros at a glance

Calories

300

Protein

8g

Carbs

55g

Fat

5g

Fiber

6g

Micronutrients

Iron

2 mg

Zinc

0.8 mg

Sodium

400 mg

Calcium

40 mg

Folate

40 mcg

Magnesium

50 mg

Potassium

300 mg

Vitamin C

15 mg

Vitamin A

20 mcg

Vitamin B12

0 mcg

Diet and Allergen Guide

Vegetarian

Yes

Vegan

No

Gluten Free

No

Dairy Free

No

Allergens

No major allergens flagged

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Fuchka works well as a short-term grab-and-go option when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fuchka

How many calories are in Fuchka?

Fuchka has about 300 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.

Is Fuchka suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. Fuchka is suitable for vegetarians as written.

Is Fuchka gluten-free?

Fuchka is not reliably gluten-free as written. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.

Are there any allergen ingredients in Fuchka?

This recipe does not contain none of the major allergens flagged in this recipe feed, but you should still review packaged ingredient labels for any brand-specific warnings.

Can I make Fuchka ahead of time?

Fuchka works well as a short-term grab-and-go option when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.

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