10 street foods that will make you glued to the streets of Kolkata
Kolkata and food has been a never ending romance. Calcuttans like to eat and they absolutely love their food. So here's a list of the 10 streets food that will make you glued to the streets of Kolkata
#10
Bhel Puri
Though not entirely indigenous, this exciting mix of Muri(puffed rice) ,chanachur, chutni and much more is just about enough to make you crave for more.
#9
Moghlai
Getting its name from Mughalai cuisine , Moghlai has to be amongst the top 10 street foods in Kolkata.The dough filling with egg and bread crumbs , deep fried and served with masala potato and salad will surely make your tongue go slrpppppp!
#8
Ghugni chaat
From the interesting decoration of the pile to the luscious garnish on the serving plate. Ghugni has been a trademark for Kolkata street food for a long time now and a must have while you are in Kolkata.
#7
Momo
This Nepali delicacy was an instant hit once it arrived in Kolkata few years back and has been on the test buds of every Calcuttan ever since. The interesting stuffing steamed in dough and combined with a tasty soup makes it quite a popular steet food in Kolkata.
#6
Chowmein
Chowmein or the stir fried noddles are one of the favourite street foods of Kolkata. The chowmein, over the years has evolved greatly in the hands of the street chefs and is a must have while you are in Kolkata.
#5
Kochudi and aloo
If there is anything that has matched to the romance of Shah rukh Khan and Kajol in DDLJ. It has to be a Bengali breakfast with Kochuri and Aloor jhol. Now it may seem too heavy for breakfast. But its never too heavy for a Calcuttan to start the day with this treat. Dada ektu jhol din toh!
#4
Rolls
When you know, dough and egg fried in oil and later rolled with onion and sauce is coming to feed you, then you know you are in for a treat. Rolls in Kolkata are a must have. And Veggies, don't worry we have paneer and veg rolls too.
#3
Tele Bhaja
Chops and pakodas are something that will keep you glued to the streets of Kolkata. The concept of a veggie wrapped in bater and dipped in hot oil is enough to make the water flow out of your mouth.
#2
Puchka
Making to the top of our list is Kolkata's own version of the 'pani puri' or the 'pani pitasa', the mighty "Puchka". This exciting blend of potato and spice filling dipped in tamarind water makes it a mouthwatering street food. There's no arguing doubting the credibility of this beauty, it has managed which men couldn't. . . .Attract the ladies.
#1
Chaa(Tea)
Though not particularly to enrich your taste buds.But a visit to a tea stall in Kolkata is worth because to Kolkata a tea is not just a tea and a tea stall is just not a tea stall. A "Chaer dokan" is a place where you can make or break relationships and importantly where half of you Gk gets updated. From politics to sports, bollywood to current affairs you get updated with every visit that you make.
So what's your take on our list of top 10. Think we missed anything? Let us know. What is a must have in your city?
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