Try These Foods When in Kolkata!!
When we talk about
Kolkata is the city that is the perfect reflection of colonial heritage. From
million reasons such as famous Howrah Bridge, Trams, Victoria Memorial, the
glamorous Durga Puja’s etc are not the only ones why one heads to this city.
The culinary diversity is also one such reason why travelers flock in to enjoy
this city. This is definitely a one-stop destination for foodies.
Looking out for a
culinary ride, here is an exhaustive list of foods which one should try whilst
in Kolkata. Be it street food or its traditional delicacies, it does have it
both.
Foods one must try without miss while in Kolkata are:
1. Mutton Curry
Mutton curry or
otherwise locally called Kosha Mangsha is a spicy mutton curry which despite
the richness in the gravy is a must-have among locals with luchi(Bengali style
pooris) and parathas.
Best Places: Golbari
2. Chicken Kabiraji
Unique yet tasty
chicken delicacy to snack on which is made up of minced chicken combined with
bread crumbs and eggs. This dish goes great with spicy and tangy mustard sauce.
Best Places: Mitra Cafe
3. Chelo Kebab
This plater of Kebab
is a must-try in the food list because it is a combination of both chicken and
mutton along with steam rice and vegetables. This delicacy is almost a meal in
itself.
Best Place: Peter Cat
4. Combination of Kachori, Aloo curry and Jalebi
Another local yet
delicious snacking option here in Kolkata is a plate of Kachori with potato
curry coming with sweet accompaniment of jalebi. The kachoris can be of hing or
moong dal. A dish is definitely worth your palate!
Best Places: Putiram,
Maharaja/Maharani and Radha Ballavi
5. Chickpeas curry
Another street food of
Kolkata, chickpeas curry is the favorites among the locals. It is served with the temperament of chopped onions and coriander leaves.
Best Places: Dacres Lane
6. Traditional Fish gravy
The staple Bengali a dish which is a must-have in almost every household and can be enjoyed in every
nook and corner of Kolkata from chic places to the street corners.
Best Places: Bhajahori Manna
7. Kathi Rolls
This is yet another a delicacy which has found its roots here in Kolkata. From vegetarian versions to
mutton and chicken ones, this dish is surely a must-try.
Best Places: Nizams, Campari
and Zeeshan
8. Authentic Biryani
Even though when we
talk Biryani, it’s other places which pop our head, However, the Kolkata style
Biryani is also something to try. Another fascinating part is this Biryani
comes with potatoes in it as well.
Best Places: Royal Indian
Hotel and Arsalan
9. Prawn Curry Bengali style
Among the Bengali
cuisines for prawn, the Kochu Pata Chingri scores the list. It is authentic
Bengali dish cooked with taro leaves. Try it and you will be left spellbound.
Best Places: Kasturi
10. Tibetan titbits
Streets of Territi
Bazar is full of small eateries selling all kinds of Tibetan food ranging from
rice noodles, rice pudding, dumplings to prawn chips
Best Places: Tangra and Territi
Bazar
11. Rezala
Among the Mughlai
cuisines if one dish that is in the hit list is this mutton dish named Rezala.
This yogurt-based mutton curry goes best with all kinds of nans( tandoor
flatbread)
Best Place: Sabir Restaurant
in Chandini Market
For your sweet tooth:
12. Bengali sweet curd
A sweet delicacy which
is a typical Bengali specialty and for which Kolkata is widely known for. It
is none another than sweet caramelized frozen yogurt. These are served in
earthen pots to add flavor and charm.
Best Places: Bheem Nag and Jadav
Chandra Das, Mithai and Jugals.
13. Sandesh
One of the most popular sweet dish which is typical to Kolkata. Being made from cottage cheese,
sugar and milk this delicacy definitely melts in your mouth giving a perfect
ending to your sumptuous Bengali lunch or dinner.
Best Places: Radharam Mullik and
Nakur Nandy
Another typical Bengali sweet dish is this Chom Chom and is
found in most of the sweet shops in Kolkata. It is a must inclusion in
festivities for Kolkata.
Best Places: K.C Das
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Stop reading and splurge into action by diving into this palatable world of Kolkata to feel it for yourself!!
Stop reading and splurge into action by diving into this palatable world of Kolkata to feel it for yourself!!
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