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It is notably eaten with [[Aloo dum|aloor dum]] or [[Mutton curry#West Bengal|kosha mangsho]]. Since Luchi does not involve rice or rice flour, it is a popular staple item at times when rice is to be avoided,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Scientific Explanation: Why you shouldn't have rice on Ekadashi, 31st October 2017|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/books-culture-scientific-explanation-why-you-shouldn-t-have-rice-on-ekadashi-31st-october-2017-409380|website=India TV News}}</ref> as in case of [[ekadashi]], for those who believe in the ritual, or similar instances. In such ritualistic instances, since the primary food needs to be vegetarian, Luchi is preferred with dum aloo or any similar vegetarian dish. In occasions where no such restriction is mandated, luchi and kosha mangsho is often a popular combination.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Luchi and kosha mangsho: every bengali's favorite guilt food|url=https://mimpidreams.blogspot.com/2011/08/luchi-and-kosha-mangsho-every-bengalis.html|website=My Numberless Dreams}}</ref> | It is notably eaten with [[Aloo dum|aloor dum]] or [[Mutton curry#West Bengal|kosha mangsho]]. Since Luchi does not involve rice or rice flour, it is a popular staple item at times when rice is to be avoided,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Scientific Explanation: Why you shouldn't have rice on Ekadashi, 31st October 2017|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/books-culture-scientific-explanation-why-you-shouldn-t-have-rice-on-ekadashi-31st-october-2017-409380|website=India TV News}}</ref> as in case of [[ekadashi]], for those who believe in the ritual, or similar instances. In such ritualistic instances, since the primary food needs to be vegetarian, Luchi is preferred with dum aloo or any similar vegetarian dish. In occasions where no such restriction is mandated, luchi and kosha mangsho is often a popular combination.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Luchi and kosha mangsho: every bengali's favorite guilt food|url=https://mimpidreams.blogspot.com/2011/08/luchi-and-kosha-mangsho-every-bengalis.html|website=My Numberless Dreams}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Luchi Alur Torkari - Home - Kolkata - West Bengal.jpg|thumb|Luchi with sada alur torkari (potatoes with green chiles) and two [[ | [[File:Luchi Alur Torkari - Home - Kolkata - West Bengal.jpg|thumb|Luchi with sada alur torkari (potatoes with green chiles) and two [[roshogolla]] balls|left]] | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||