West Bengal is a foodie’s paradise with plenty of mouth-watering dishes to relish. People have a wonderful time sampling delicious Bengali dishes in Kolkata whether it is street food or fine dining. From snacks to proper meals, Popular food in Kolkata has something to offer to all food enthusiasts.
Here are a few Bengali dishes of Kolkata you need to taste!
Luchi
Traditional breakfasts in Kolkata are incomplete without fluffy, deep-fried luchis. They have a light golden texture and are made with maida. Luchis can be enjoyed with sumptuous non- vegetarian gravies and vegetables.
Alur Torkari
Hot steaming Alur Torkari or potato gravy is a great way to enjoy Bengali food. It is best served with steaming hot luchis. The dish makes for a grandiose breakfast. The dish is made spicy generally where a lot of seasoning is added to the potatoes.
Shukto
Shukto is an Authentic dish in Kolkata which is enjoyed equally by Bengalis and other people. It is usually served as the first course of a meal. The dish is very healthy and wholesome. It is prepared with soft brinjal, bitter gourd, sweet potatoes, crunchy drumsticks and bori. The dish is cooked with freshly grounded spices and milk which give a thick texture to the pasty gravy.
Aloo Potol Posto
Aloo Potol Posto is Potato and Pointed Gourd in Poppy Seeds. It is a quick, tasty and light preparation. It is cooked in thick poppy seeds and coconut puree with red and green chillies that gives it a hot and rich taste. The perfect amount of salt and sugar makes this dish extremely flavoursome.
Cholar Dal
Cholar Dal is a Typical dish of Kolkata prepared with chana dal. It is frequently made during ceremonies. The dal is slightly sweet with a nice fragrance due to the presence of rich spices like bay leaf and cinnamon in it. To give it a crunchy texture and a delicious taste, coconut bits are added. It can be enjoyed with luchis and rice.
Mochar Ghonto
Mochar Ghonto or Banana Flower curry is a tantalising dry curry. This appetizing unique preparation of banana flower, coconut and potato is cooked beautifully with roasted spices, salt and sugar. The sugar is added in smoking hot oil which gives the dish a caramelised texture.
Mangsher Singara
This Bengali Keema Samosa is a delicious appetizer. The delicious crispy layer of samosa is prepared with flour, salt, cumin seeds and ghee. The filling comes as a surprise with perfectly cooked minced meat, chaat masala, lemon juice, black pepper and peas. This delectable appetizer is best enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or a spicy mint chutney.
Ilish Macher Jhol
This spicy fish curry is best enjoyed with rice. It is prepared with Hilsa fish in Mustard oil and leaves a tingly flavour in the mouth. Other add on spices, like Nigella seeds, chillies and fine ginger paste give the flavour an interesting turn. The delicious fish is crunchy on the outside and juicy from inside.
Tangra Macher Jhol
This tangy Catfish curry is a massive hit amongst Bengalis. Prepared with freshly ground spices, the gravy is thick and full of flavours. The red chillies bring out a blazing taste in the curry. It is best enjoyed hot with plain steamed rice.
Doi Fulkopi
This cauliflower dish cooked in spicy yogurt curry is a Favourite dish in Kolkata. This lip smacking curry is thick in texture and rich in flavours. Prepared in garam masala, cinnamon, bay leaf, ginger paste and chillies, it has the right amount of moisture that provides a balanced amount of spice to the dish.
