By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 1st, 2023
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Kolkata, the city of Rosagulla and Sondesh is also home to a lot of other droolworthy foods, from starters to desserts. Here are 10 dishes you MUST have in Kolkata!
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Often paired with spicy potato curry called aloo dum or cholar dal, it is an indulgent meal, popular in the city.
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Chicken lovers unite over this platter of mutton seekhs and chicken kebabs. It is served along with steamed rice and veggies.
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Fillets of Bhetki marinated with garlic, ginger, salt, bengali garam moshla and then coated with egg and breads and then deep fried. It makes for the ultimate evening snack.
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Believed to have originated during the time of Mughal Empire, this dish consists of a flatbread (paratha) wrapped around or stuffed with keema (spiced minced meat) and or egg.
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Of course, no state misses its share of naming Pani Puri! These tiny water-bombs with spicy masala and meethi chutney are one of the best things to have in the streets of Kolkata.
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From beguni and phuluri to peyaji and alur chop, these crunchy snacks covered in besan (corn-flour) have something for everyone’s taste buds.
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This is the most perfect snack that you can relish whilst exploring the streets. They are puffed rice or muri and are mixed along with peanuts, coriander and other spices, which make it an appetizing quick bite.
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Mostly made like a flaky flour paratha, which is further rolled up with the chosen stuffing and is laced with irresistible sauces, spices, and veggies, these rolls are a staple favourite.
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It is made during the ‘poush parbon’ along with other traditional sweet delicacies like Dudh-Puli, Malpua and Kolar Bora. Made of milk and refined flour, this is made in a round shape and stuffed with coconut, dry fruit and mawa and served like a roll.
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Also called as chum chums, this sweet is made of flour, cream, sugar, saffron, lemon juice and, coconut flakes, and is usually served during the festive season.
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