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Masala puri
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Masala puri
Place of origin India
Region or state Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh
Main ingredients Puri, sev, Puffed Rice, onion, tomato, chili powder, green peas and coriander leaves
Variations Dahi-masala puri

Masala puri, or Masalpuri, is an Indian snack which is especially popular in the southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. A form of chaat, the dish originated in the Indian state of Karnataka and has now become famous in the entire Indian subcontinent. Typically spicy, the dish can also be made sweet based on the requirement.

Preparation

Crushed puris are soaked in hot masala gravy made up of puffed rice, green peas, chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, coriander powder, etc. Toppings of small slices of onion and tomato, carrot shavings (optional), coriander leaves and sev are then added, before the dish is served.

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