Indian Cuisines: West Bengal
Bengali cuisine goes back to the time of Mughal and British era that influenced the culinary culture of West Bengal. The popular street foods of Kolkata are not just a local favourite but have also made their way on to the global food map.
Fish cutlet are flat and oval patties made from ground fish coated with breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown.Food journey in Kolkata is incomplete without crispy fish cutlet that is usually served with ketchup, chilli sauce, and pudina chutney.
Ghugni is made from dried peas, this delicious and savoury street snack is immensely popular in Kolkata. The dish consists of peas cooked along with a range of vegetables , spices and is served in little bowls.
Jhal Muri is a savoury street snack made of puffed rice mixed with a variety of ingredients including onions and chilli. The mixture is served on little paper pouches by street food vendors.
Kathi Rolls are cooked/charred meat chunks/vegetables with onion slices and chilies were stuffed inside a rolled paratha. It is enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Phuchka is the bengali name of pani puri or golgappa. It is soft semolina balls stuffed with chickpeas, potatoes,tamarind chutney and spicy jaljeera water. Phuchka seller can be found on almost every street.
Telebhaja are smoking hot delights that are made with besan batter, eggplant, onions and potatoes and are best served with masala tea.Telebhaja also refers to pakoras deep fried in oil.