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Chotpoti
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A plate of Chotpoti, popular in Bengal region.
Alternative names চটপটি
Type Street food
Place of origin Bangladesh
Region or state Bengal
Main ingredients Potatoes, chickpeas, onions, chillies

Chotpoti (Bengali: চটপটি Côṭpôṭi), is a Bengali street food mostly popular in Bangladesh, along with other urban areas. The word chotpoti, translates to 'spicy.'

The dish consists mainly of potatoes, chickpeas, and onions and is usually topped with additional diced chillies or grated boiled eggs. Other common toppings include tamarind chutney, coriander leaves, cumin, and crispy puri. It is spicy and sour in taste, and is usually served hot.

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