Whenever the name of Rasgulla comes, thoughts of Kolkata start coming to mind because Kolkata has its own identity for Rasgulla's sweets. But did you know that Kolkata is also famous for its street food? Kolkata is a heaven of flavourful and delectable cuisine. Here you get to choose more than one flavor. Today in this episode we are going to tell you about some famous street food of Kolkata. If you are going on a trip to Kolkata, do not return without trying these foods, otherwise, your trip will be considered incomplete. Come let's know about this delicious street food of Kolkata...
Saddle roll
Hot kebabs wrapped in crispy paranthas melt in your mouth. Kathi means the wooden skewer on which kebabs are cooked. This is the gift of Calcutta to the whole country. Ours is Desi Fast Food, which you can take with you. Easy to eat, easy to carry, and taste such that I used to go to Park Street every evening to have a light kathi roll.
There are no ordinary fritters. They are a bit big and very tasty. Teli Bhaja is a deep-fried potato, brinjal, and onion fritter that goes great with tea. Teji Bhaja is perfect for an evening tea session.
Kolkata Biryani
Inspired by the Awadhi style, Kolkata Biryani is sure to win everyone's hearts. The exotic aroma of this dish and the flavor of the many spices used in long-grain rice add to the flavor of the biryani. You can order any type of biryani, chicken, or mutton, in Kolkata, both of which taste amazing.
Puchka
No food trail is complete without some street food and what better way to start the meal than with a purchase? To make the filling for Bengali golgappas and panipuris, potatoes are mixed with several spices, sprouts, and tamarind water.
Chicken Kabiraji
The weirder the name, the weirder the dish. Marinated pieces of chicken or fish are wrapped in long thin strips of potato and deep-fried. and is served in front of you. A dish that is crispy on the outside and very soft on the inside. It is served with green chutney and onions at Mitra Cafe in the Esplanade area for the last several decades.
Chelo Kebab
If you are a chicken lover, then you must try the mutton seekh and chicken kebabs in Kolkata. This dish is served with steamed rice and vegetables. It is eaten as a starter or main menu.
Fish chops
Fish plays a major role in the food culture of the city of Kolkata. From breakfast to dinner, there are many fish items to select from. Fish chops are a delicious dish of fish and vegetables. Which are mixed and fried in gram flour or flour batter. Dip the fish chops in kasundi or mustard sauce and then eat. Believe me, you will be compelled to lick your fingers.
Crotch
White chickpeas are boiled and finely chopped tomatoes, onions, green chilies, and coriander are added on top and served with salt, red chilies, ground cumin, and sour-sweet chutney. Healthy as well as tasty.
