Kolkata is the Cultural
Capital of India and is a paradise for foodies and particularly for those
persons with a sweet tooth. This is one of the best cities in India which gives
you a wide range of delicious food on the streets. You will rarely find a
Bengali person who is not a foodie and this surely is not an exaggeration. So,
if you wish to dig into the Kolkata’s real food culture then check out our list
of top 10 foods of Kolkata. The list is given below:
1. Macher Jhol (Fish curry)
Macher jhol is mainly eaten
with the rice and is the staple food of this city. It is found
approximately all over the place in Kolkata. This mouth watering dish is gravy
which is prepared with the paste of mustard seeds. Moreover, this dish does not
need much of spices because the aroma of the fish itself is sufficient to make
the dish superb.
2. Roshogolla
Rasgulla is pronounced in
the Bengali language as Roshogolla and is mainly a syrupy dessert popular in
Bengal region. The Bengali rasgullas are whitish in colour and cooked in light
syrup which is made of sugar. Therefore, if you are planning to go Kolkata then
you should definitely taste these delectable Benagli Roshogulla.
3. Chingri Maacher
Malaikari
Every Bengali household is
incomplete without the Chingri Maacher Malaikari. The real taste of this comes
when it is prepared with the accurate ratio of the spices. It is mainly cooked
in the gravy of coconut milk and is mostly served with the rice. Besides, the
enticing aroma of this dish fills mouths of everyone with water.
4. Sondesh
Sondesh is basically a
Bengali dessert which is prepared with the milk and sugar. Decorated with
almonds, pistachios, almonds and saffron strands this dessert would simply melt
in your mouth. Furthermore, if you are into flavors then you can have the
strawberry and chocolate sondesh also.
5. Kosha Mangsho
(Mutton Curry)
Kosha Mangsho is a spicy
and scrumptious Mutton curry from Bengal. It is one of the most well-liked
recipes in Bengali cuisine and is popular for its great taste as well as
flovour. This dish is mainly served with the steamed rice, puri and parothas. This
delectable, gravy with juicy pieces of goat meat, is every meat lover's heaven.
6. Phuchka
Golgappas are known as
Phuchka in Kolkata and is a common street snack. It literally means water
bread is offered with the stuffing of mashed boiled potatoes and a dash of
‘tetul-jol’ (tamarind pulp water). The stalls of Phuchka are there almost
at each nook and corner of a road in Kolkata.
7. Kathi Rolls
Kolkata is the destination
for the all types of rolls, mainly Kathi rolls. These are prepared by wrapping
up the mutton, chicken, or other ingredients in the ‘lachha paratha’ which
seems like a rolled up paratha. Kathi rolls are very delicious and are the one
thing you should never neglect once you are in Kolkata.
8. Telebhaja
Telebhaja is a perfect
monsoon snack that you can with the tea. These are deep fried food items made
such as the traditional ‘pakodas. Under the general name of telebhaja, there
are a lot of items named as ‘beguni’, ‘aloor chop’, ‘mochar chop’ and ‘vegetable
chop’. Hence, it’s a must try snack when you are in Kolkata.
9. Kolkata Biryani
Kolkata Biryani is very
popular among the all regions of Bengal. It is mainly prepared using desi ghee
which mixed with rich spices along with tender pieces of mutton cooked in rice.
The dish may be served with korma, dahi chutney or raita,. Moreover, Kolkata
Biryani is something you cannot miss trying.
10. Jhal-Muri
Jhal Muri is prepared by
mixing the puffed rice with different ingredients as well as spices. This is mainly
an appetizing snack which is found in every street and corner of Kolkata. Tangy
and filling, it is a Kolkata most wanted snack when it comes to traveling in
trains and buses or as an evening snack also.
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