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Dhuska

↳ from Jharkhand, India

A deep-fried disc of rice and lentil batter, eaten with ghugni or potato curry.

History

A staple street food of Ranchi and Jharkhand's markets.

Ingredients

  • Rice
  • Chana dal
  • Ginger
  • Green chilli
  • Oil

How it's made

  1. Soak rice and dal, then grind
  2. Add ginger and chilli
  3. Deep-fry spoonfuls until golden
  4. Serve with curry
how to eat it

Serve & eat

Breakfast with ghugni.

Ratings & notes

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