Nowadays, phuchkas exist in a wide range of variations, including versions from high-end restaurants and quick food chains. Every night in Kolkata, the traditional Phuchkawallas—large basket vendors—appear on practically every street, and people instantly congregate around them to gorge on the authentic flavour.
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