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Introduction

Chop are a Bengali snack brought about during the British rule in Kolkata, where local chefs would come up with Indianised versions of traditional British dishes. What started out as a rissole in the UK became a fried potato cake stuffed with spiced minced lamb, banana blossom or jackfruit in Kolkata. Watching my mum make the banana blossom version as a child, I asked if we could stuff the chop with cheddar cheese instead. The answer was a resounding yes – they’ve been on my birthday menu for the last 30 years.

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Ingredients

floury potatoes (I use Maris Piper), peeled and cut into 2.5cm cubes
cheddar, cut into 12 cubes
plain flour with a pinch sea salt
panko breadcrumbs, lightly crushed
medium free-range egg, beaten
Storecupboard:
sea salt flakes
mild chilli powder
sunflower or neutral oil, for deep-frying

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From the book: India Express: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Every Day

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