Fuchka refers to a vegetarian snack relished by a large population of Indians. This spicy and tangy snack comes in tiny, hollow, pillow-shaped, puffed crisp wheat balls, stuffed with a mixture of boiled potato, boiled gram and roasted spices and filled with sour water of tamarind. It has its origin in Varanasi, where Pudina and roasted red chili powder is a special addition. Variations of Fuchka are also available with different stuffings , as in Panipuri of Mumbai, Golgappa of Delhi, Fuchka of West Bengal and Gupchup of Jharkhand.