By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
October 8th, 2023
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Kolkata is the hub when it comes to Dussehra or Durga Puja. The various pandhals and the snack streets are an experience you'll never forget. Here are 8 sweets you must try when in Kolkata for Durga Puja.
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Made with caramelised sugar and condensed milk, this one's straight from heaven.
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A festival favourite, it's a delicious crepe enclosing jaggery, khoya and dry fruits.
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Both a dessert and a snack, it's a classic Bengali delicacy you must not miss.
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Stuffed with dry fruits, they are larger than Rasagulla and pack a heavier flavour.
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A twin of Gulab Jamun, they are made of Mawa and dipped in sugar syrup.
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A two layered sweet, the outer layer is khoya and grated sugar while the inner layer is covered in tiny rasagullas.
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It gets its thick consistency from milk, sugar, ghee, spices and nuts.
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The melt-in-mouth sweetmeat made with the goodness of chenna and cardamom. Incredibly tender, tucking into it fresh is the best way to enjoy it.
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