POTATO BHUNGRA

! It sounds like you’re referring to “Potato Bhungra” — which is likely a fun local or street-style Indian snack that’s regional in name.


Based on your phrasing, it’s probably one of these:

Bhungra Batata (also known as Potato Bhungra)



A popular street snack from Gujarat, especially in cities like Surat. Here’s what it usually includes

What is Potato Bhungra?



  • Bhungra: Long, hollow, tube-shaped, crispy fried snacks (similar to fryums or frymes).
  • Batata: Boiled and spiced mashed potatoes.
  • The bhungra tubes are stuffed or dipped into spicy potato masala, and served with chutneys.


Typical Ingredients:



  • Bhungra (fried fryums or tubes) – light, crunchy, hollow snacks
  • Boiled potatoes – mashed
  • Spices – chaat masala, red chili powder, salt
  • Chutneys – green chutney (mint-coriander), tamarind chutney
  • Onions, sev, or lemon juice – for

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How to Make It (Quick Version):



  1. Fry Bhungra:
    • Heat oil and fry the tube-shaped bhungra until crispy (they puff up quickly).
    • Let them cool.

  3. Prepare Batata Masala:
    • Mash boiled potatoes.
    • Add chaat masala, salt, chili powder, lemon juice, and chopped coriander.

  5. Assemble:
    • Take each bhungra tube and stuff it with the spicy potato mash.
    • Optionally top with chutney, onions, or sev.

  7. Serve immediately so the bhungra stays crunchy!


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