Recipe

Tangy, Spicy Kolkata Street Food Style Puchka Recipe

Team Chukde

02/07/2025

There’s something about that first crunchy bite of a Kolkata-style Puchka that sends your taste buds into a madness. If you know, you know! This isn’t your regular golgappa or pani puri—puchka has its own swag, packed with bold flavors and tangy masala that hits just right.

Let’s walk through how you can recreate this Bengali gem at home—authentic, spicy, and absolutely drool-worthy!

Ingredients Breakdown:

For the Filling (Chokha):

• Boiled potatoes
• Boiled chana
• Salt (to taste)
• Lemon juice
• Red chilli powder
• Chopped coriander
• Tamarind pulp
• Puchka Masala (Yes, this is key!)
• Hari chutney

For the Hari Chutney:

• Coriander leaves
• Mint leaves
• Green chillies
• Water

For the Puchka Masala (Dry Masala):

• Sabut Dhania
• Dry red chilli
• Barik saunf
• Jeera
  (Roast and grind all together for the magic touch!)

For the Tangy Pani:

• Tamarind pulp
• Hari chutney
• Puchka masala
• Chaat masala
• Salt (to taste)
• Finely chopped green chilli
• Lemon juice
• Lemon slices
• Coriander leaves
• Cold water + ice cubes

How To Make It:

1. Chokha First: Mash the boiled potatoes and chana. Mix in tamarind pulp, lemon juice, red chilli powder, coriander leaves, salt, and Puchka Masala. This mix is spicy, tangy, and utterly addictive!
2. Chutney Time: Blend mint, coriander, chillies, and water into a smooth hari chutney.
3. Pani Game Strong: In a big bowl, mix tamarind pulp, chutney, chukde masala, salt, lemon juice, and cold water. Toss in some ice cubes and lemon slices.
4. Assemble & Devour: Crack open a puchka, stuff in some chokha, dip it deep in the pani, and POP! Straight into your mouth.

Why Use Chukde Masalas?

Because shortcuts don’t give you that street-style taste. Chukde spices are high-quality spices, fresh with naturalness, and add that punchy, chatpata flavor without effort.

FAQs

Q. Can I skip chana in the filling?

Sure! You can stick to only potatoes if you prefer a lighter bite.

Q. How spicy is this pani?

Totally customizable! Reduce green chillies if you're not into heat.

Q. How to keep puchkas crisp for longer?

Don’t fill them in advance. Keep filling and pani separate until the moment you eat.