Aloo chap

Aloor Chop

Aloo chop
Type	Snack
Place of origin	Bangladesh, India
Region or state	Bengal
Associated cuisine	India, Bangladesh
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Potatoes, spices, herbs
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Aloor Chop (Bengali: আলুর চপ, Odia: ଆଳୁ ଚପ, Hindi: आलू चप) a snack originating from the Indian subcontinent made out of boiled potatoes and various spices. It is available widely in the Indian states of Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Jharkhand and West Bengal, and in Bangladesh. "Aloo" means potato, and the word "chap" means a small cutlet fritters or croquette in Bengali. It is served hot and warm along with muri (puffed rice), green chilies, and sometimes sauce and salads. It is a vegetarian alternative, and an equivalent of aloo tikki.