Kolkata Style Puchka

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1. 1

   Paso 1. Soak the chana

   Soak the black chana overnight.

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2. 2

   Paso 2. Soak the tamarind

   20 min

   Soak some tamarind in warm water for 20 minutes.

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3. 3

   Paso 3. Pressure cook the potatoes

   10 min

   Pressure cook 4 potatoes, 1/2 cup pre-soaked kala chana and 2-3 green chilies for 1 whistle and 10 minutes on simmer.

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4. 4

   Paso 4. Make the puchka masala

   Combine the full cumin seeds, full coriander seeds, green cardamom, peppercorns, dry red chilli and fennel seeds to make the puchka masala.

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5. 5

   Paso 5. Make the green chutney

   Prepare the green chutney from fresh coriander leaves, mint leaves and boiled green chilli.

   Boiled green chilli is the key to this chutney.

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6. 6

   Paso 6. Mash the aloo masala

   Mash the boiled potato and kala chana lightly, then season with red chilli powder, black salt, salt to taste, 1 tsp puchka masala, 1 tbsp tamarind pulp, 1 tsp green chutney, chopped fresh coriander leaves and half a lemon juice.

   Adjust the tamarind pulp to your taste.

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7. 7

   Paso 7. Prepare the puchka pani

   In the tamarind pulp, add 2 glasses of water, then stir in 1 tsp green chutney, 1 tsp puchka masala, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp black salt, salt if needed, chopped fresh coriander leaves, lemon slices and ice cubes.

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