| Type | Snack |
|---|---|
| Region or state | West Bengal |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, Breads, Spices, herbs |
Dhoper chop[1] is a snack originating from the Indian subcontinent, in West Bengal preparation, it is a huge egg-shaped snack in a bread jacket with ketchup and onion salad and sometimes with a cup of tea.[2]
The word "Dhop" is a Bengali word which means " a lie" and the word "chop" means a small cutletfritters or Croquette in Bengali.[3]
The snack was invented in 1972 at Jadavpur University's Milonda's canteen by Milon Kanti Dey.[4]
Ingredients vary according to the region and the type of meat or vegetables used. Potatoes, and sometimes meat are prime ingredient with white bread. The spices used in Dhoper Chop [5] may include onion, green chilies, pepper, cumin powder, garam masala powder, Kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, salt, ghee, butter or any vegetable oil.[6] The dish may be served with onion, salad, ketchup, fried potatoes, and sometimes with a cup of tea.[7][8][9]
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