What is bunny chow

Another theory around its beginnings is that it was a mess-free alternative to roti and beans. Being a thin wheat naan, roti fell apart.

This meant people got creative and began using loaves of bread as take-out containers — scooping them out and filling them with the bean curry.

With no access to take-out containers, said friends looked to hollowed-out loaves of bread. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements. To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK". Sign Up. Travel Guides. Videos Beyond Hollywood Hungerlust Pioneers of love.

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Cooking time 1 to 2 hours. Serves Serves 4. By Atul Kochhar. From Share Share this with. Print recipe.

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