Know the City Of Joy - Part2

"The foodie in you will live the best of life in Kolkata, this city never disappoints the street food lovers"

You haven’t really been to Kolkata if you haven’t relished the best street food in Kolkata. The cultural capital of India, Kolkata boasts of super-delicious food– be it phuchkas or Channar Jilipi, the lip-smacking flavors will delight your taste buds in the city of joy.

So whenever you take a trip to this paradise, make sure you go out and relish Bengali dishes that would make for an absolutely lip-smacking full course meal!

KolkataBiryani

Inspired by the Awadhi style, the Kolkata Biryani is a heart winner! It’s captivating aroma and the finely flavoured rice with potato cooked in rich spices is served hot with juicy mutton or chicken, which makes it a must-have when you’re in the city. If you’re not an experimental kind of a foodie, and wish to bet safe, rest assured and order this one from the menu.
Best places to eat: Arsalan Restaurant, Royal Indian Hotel, and more

Kosha Mangsho (Mutton curry)

One of the famous Bengali food recipes, Kosha Mangsho is a curry cooked with mutton, a variety of vegetables like tomatoes and onions, and topped with a lot of different spices. It’s dense brown color adds on to the feel, and there is no denying that it tastes like heaven, especially if one is a meat lover. To make the most out of it, you can savour it with steamed rice, luchis, or paranthas.
Best places to eat: Golbari, Koshe Kosha, Oh! Calcutta, and more.

Alur Torkari with Luchi

While it may come across as our usual aloo poori from the North India, know that it is not. With potatoes cooked in a thick tomato gravy, this scrumptious curry is the safest Kolkata food to try in the city. Served mostly with breads like luchi or chapati, it is an ideal toothsome snack to have for breakfast.
Best place to eat: Arsalan Restaurant

Chelo Kebab

If you’re a hardcore chicken lover, this platter of mutton seekhs and chicken kebabs is one thing you must definitely try in Kolkata. Served along with steamed rice and veggies, it is an exceptionally lip-smacking cuisine and can be enjoyed both as a starter or in the main course.
Best place to eat: Peter Cat

Macher Jhol (Fish curry)

There is no doubt that both rice and fish are the staple Kolkata cuisines. Every restaurant with a Bengali food menu has the famous Macher Jhol. While this traditional dish is a spicy fish curry made along with potatoes & tomatoes, and usually seasoned with turmeric, garlic, onions & grated ginger, it is best relished with rice. If you’re a seafood lover, make sure this is on the top of your list.
Best places to eat: Bhajahori Manna, 6 Ballygunge Place, Peter Cat, and more.

Kathi Rolls

Unlike any other ordinary roll, the Kathi Rolls in this city are exceptionally lip-smacking. Egg, mutton, chicken, or paneer, you just name your favorite and you’ll get it. They are 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.
Best places to eat: Anamika Roll Center near Triangular Park, Hot Kathi Roll at Park Street, Nizam Rolls in New Market, and Kusum’s at Park Street

Roshogullas

Popular across the states for being the best dessert in the city, Bengali rasgullas are like balls of cottage cheese and semolina dough, which are dipped in a sugary syrup to add sweetness to them. They are best had right after the main course, but it’s true that if you have been born with a sweet tooth, one just won’t be enough for you.
Best places to eat: K.C. Das & Bheem Nag, Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick, Hindusthan Sweets, and more

Mishti Doi

Consisting of a fermented sweet yogurt, Mishti Doi is one of the area’s most famous culinary delight. While you can also buy packaged mishti doi in grocery stores in your own city today, the fresh ones from Kolkata’s legendary sweet shops is definitely worth trying at least once.
Best places to eat: Bheem Nag & Jadav Chandra Das, Jugal’s, Amrit Sweets, and more.

Sandesh

Sandesh is a popular dessert in Kolkata, which is made from milk or cottage cheese and sugar, and is one of the most famous snacks that you would come across in the city. Molded into a variety of shapes like the little balls and circular discs, this doughy and buttery sweet dessert puts a perfect end to our any main course traditional Bengali cuisine.
Best place to eat: Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick

Both the food and culture of Kolkata speak volumes about it, and there is nothing that could even be a little close to its beauty. So, don’t think too much and give your tummy a treat by heading on a gastronomical joyride to this city!