Looking out for a culinary ride, here is an exhaustive list of foods that 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.
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.
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 steamed rice and vegetables. This delicacy is almost a meal in itself.
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 the sweet accompaniment of jalebi. The kachoris can be of hing or moong dal. A dish is definitely worth your palate!
5. Chickpeas curry
Another street food of Kolkata, chickpeas curry is the favorite among the locals. It is served with the temperament of chopped onions and coriander leaves.
6. Traditional Fish gravy
The staple Bengali 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 street corner.
7. Kathi Rolls
This is yet another delicacy that has found its roots here in Kolkata. From vegetarian versions to mutton and chicken ones, this dish is surely a must-try.
8. Authentic Biryani
Even though when we talk Biryani, it’s other places that 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.
9. Prawn Curry Bengali style
Among the Bengali cuisines for prawn, the Kochu Pata Chingri scores the list. It is an authentic Bengali dish cooked with taro leaves. Try it and you will be left spellbound.
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
11. Rezala
Among the Mughlai cuisines if one dish that is on the hit list is this mutton dish named Rezala. This yogurt-based mutton curry goes best with all kinds of nans( tandoor flatbread)
For your sweet tooth:
12. Bengali sweet curd
A sweet delicacy that is a typical Bengali specialty and for which Kolkata is widely known. It is none other than sweet caramelized frozen yogurt. These are served in earthen pots to add flavor and charm.
13. Sandesh
One of the most popular sweet dishes is typical of 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.
14. Chom Chom
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.
Stop reading and splurge into action by diving into this palatable world of Kolkata to feel it for yourself!!
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