Luchi is a deep-fried flatbread, made of maida flour. Luchi is popular in India (especially East and Northeast India) and in Bangladesh.
Since luchi is made without rice or rice flour, it is a popular staple item at times when rice is to be avoided for ritual purposes, as in the case of ekadashi. Luchi is often paired with vegetarian dishes such as aloor dum or ghugni, or with mutton curry.
History
As per Hindī Śabdasāgara, the word Luchi or Luchui is derived from the Sanskrit word Ruchi (रुचि), meaning something which is appetizing. Bhakt Surdas, a renowned Hindu saint of Bhakti tradition, makes a mention of Luchui in his Braj poetry.
See also
- List of Indian breads
- Indian cuisine
- Bangladeshi cuisine
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