Fuska is a popular South Asian street food made of small, round, hollow puris that are filled with a mixture of spiced mashed potatoes or chickpeas and tangy flavored water (pani). It's especially popular in Bangladesh and shares similarities with Indian pani puri or golgappa.
The main ingredients in Fuska include: Semolina or wheat flour (for puris) Boiled potatoes or chickpeas Tamarind, mint, green chili, and spices (for the tangy water) Onions, coriander, and chaat masala for garnishing
Fuska is most popular in Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka, but variations are widely found across India, Nepal, and Pakistan under different names
Fuska is served as a snack or street food. Vendors typically fill each puri fresh on the spot with the stuffing and tangy water and hand them to customers one by one to eat immediately.
Fuska is tasty but not always considered healthy due to: Deep-fried puris Potentially unhygienic street conditions Spicy and sour water that may upset the stomach for some