The cultural capital of India has much more than trams, Durga Puja and historical buildings. Kolkata never disappoints the food lovers and tourists visiting the city to give a new flavour to the tongue. From Phuchka to Jhal Muri, Kathi Roll to Ghugni, you will find it all along the road. West Bengal is considered to be the cheapest in terms of catering. Here you can enjoy delicious dishes at very low prices. By the way, let me inform that Bengalis are very active in eating and drinking, tasting different types of dishes and dishes is included in their hobbies. If you go to any city of West Bengal, you will definitely see small shops for every meal. You can see innumerable food shops in public places like bus stands, parks, near to a school or shopping mall or temple. Evening time is considered the best time to try street food. Even if you have 50 rupees in your pocket, then you can comfortably eat three to four different things and comfort your flat tongue.Let's explore few of the most special street foods of Kolkata, which you can try during the Kolkata Trip.
Phuchka - The mouthfuloftaste
Stuffed with mashed potatoes, sprinkled with spices, and then filled with tamarind water - Phuchkas are the best of Kolkata street food. Though they belong to the golgappa family, but don't dare to compare the taste with golgappa or pani puri or pani ka batasa. The typical flavour of Kolkata is what makes them difference.
Ghugni - Hot dance offlavour
Ghugni is made mainly of boiled yellow and white peas mixed with onions, coriander, chillies, tomatoes, spices, and sometimes topped with tamarind pulp. This is a popular street food in Kolkata. You can try it even with a piece toasted bread.
Jhalmuri - On the go Snack
No oil and no cooking makes it the quickest street food in Kolkata. The final outcome is then served in a conical newspaper wrap. Jhalmuri is an appetizing street food that can be found in every nook of the city. It is a tossed-up mix of puffed rice, peanuts, coriander, onions, tomatoes, spices, chillies, and what not. Pair it up with hot tea, or simply munch on while on the move.
Kathi Rolls - With love, from Kolkata
Invented in Kolkata long back, the Kathi Rolls here are not basic at all. Egg, mutton, chicken, paneer - you name it and they have it. A flaky flour paratha is rolled up with your chosen stuffing laced with irresistible sauces, spices, and veggies.Just one of this is enough to fill your tummy and satisfy your taste buds.
Shingara- Your evening companion
Properly known as Samosa in other regions of India, Shingara is a triangular fried snack with potato stuffing that you crave to eat with hot cup of tea in the evening. During winter, try for the Phulkopi (Cauliflower) Shingara, which can give you the taste of heaven on earth.
Aloo Kabli - Tasty twist of potato
One of the best forms of potato, Aloo Kabli is a spicy and hot dish you mustn't miss when you are in Kolkata. Boiled potatoes are tossed with tamarind pulp, onions, tomatoes, chilies, chickpeas, and a magical combination of masalas.
Telebhaja - The one and only
Telebhaja is your favourite companion on a rainy day. The crispy snack is prepared by frying besan or cornflour batter covering various items like onion rings, potato, pumpkin, and eggplant. In fact, that's not all for this Kolkata street food! There's even Telebhaja made of raw mangoes, coriander leaves, and Bombay duck
Ghoti Gorom - Walk and Eat
Try this amazing combination of Chanachur, lemon juice and onion which is locally known as Ghoti Gorom. This street delicacy is one of the go to food in Kolkata streets which offers the best flavours of spice and sweet.
Tea - Any time is tea time
You are in Kolkata and you don't like tea??? Any part of the city and you will definitely find a tea stall serving a hot cup of this heavenly beverage in Matir Khuri. Try it with a nankhatai (local cookies).
