Str'eat Smart - Top 6 Street Foods of Kolkata

|By Het Panchal|

After knowing about the authentic food of different states of India and their cultures, here I am to show you the beauty of the street food of different cities of India, where authenticity and modern-ness lie together. The first chapter of this series is Kolkata, where every street is your food runway and every food stall is your destination. So fasten your seat-belts and enjoy this beautiful journey of the street food of Kolkata with us.

A visit to Kolkata is certainly incomplete if you have not tried the amazing street food here. Kolkata which is popularly known as the Cultural Capital of India is the perfect destination for street food lovers. This place has many street food options for every individual. Just like the old, yellow egg yolk-like taxis and the road trams maintain the authenticity here, street food vendors have also kept the purity of the recipes of the street food intact. Here is a list of amazing and famous street food in Kolkata that must not be missed.

1.Puchka:

Puchkas, as they sound, are not that sweet. These small bombs might leave you stunned and give your taste buds the best party they’ve ever had. The best place for trying these Puchkas would be Vardaan Market, where you’ll get a variety of Puchkas like Dum aloo Puchkas and Dahi Puchkas.

2. Kathi Rolls:

Enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, these delicious and hearty flat-bread rolls stuffed with assorted savoury fillings are said to be found at Kolkata’s Nizam Restaurant. The rolls in its original form includes kebabs stuffed inside a rolled paratha. The best place to have Kathi Rolls is obviously Nizam Restaurant.

3. Fish Cutlets:

Talking about the options of street seafood, Kolkata’s fish cutlets are the best one to try. Well served with the variety of combinations of spices this delicious street food snack will make you forget every version of cutlet that you’ve tried. The best place to try these delicious Fish Cutlets is Girish Park.

4. Mughlai Paratha:

If you are fond of Mughlai street food then you cannot afford to miss this amazing savoury. This Mughlai Paratha is stuffed with minced chicken or mutton meat and an egg or broken meat cutlets. These parathas are deep-fried so keep an eye on the calories you are about to gain. Anadi Cabin’s Mughlai Paratha is something to die for.

5. Doodh Cola:

This is the time we need no introduction because you must be living under a rock if you have not heard of Balwant Singh Dhaba which is very popular for serving a very strangely yummy drink, Doodh Cola. Yes! You heard it right. Dhoodh Cola is a one-of-a-kind refreshing drink. Beat the summer heat with this best selling drink at Balwant Singh Dhaba. You have got to try this.

6. Jhalmuri:

Sweet, sour, spicy. You got it all in this small paper-cone wrapped go-to snack. It is the best companion for munching and it can easily be found at every local street corner of the city and can satisfy your hunger. You can try the best Jhalmuri at Triangular Road and Lord Sinha road.