Top 5 must-try food items from the streets of Kolkata

While roaming the streets of Kolkata, you will drool at all these delicacies

Published: November 22, 2019 16:57 IANS

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(1) Kobiraji Cutlet: "Kobiraji", is a juicy cutlet, usually made with prawn coated with a lacy fried egg on outside. Image Credit: Twitter

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(2) Moghlai Porota: This is surely not for the faint-hearted! It's a flaky, crispy porota (parantha) stuffed with mutton mince and eggs. Have one and it will keep your tummy full for the rest of the day! Image Credit: Twitter

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(3) Kathi-roll: The Kathi-roll of Bengal is a famous Mughlai influenced dish. The dish comprises of mutton and chicken rolls, spiced with fresh lemon juice, finely chopped green chilies, red onions and salt and is served as a roll in an egg paratha. Simply mouth-watering! Image Credit: IANS

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(4) Macher Chop: Among the many influences that the British gave us in their 200-year reign, the "chop" preparation is very popular. You go anywhere in the world, the word "chop" usually means "cut-of-a-meat". However, in Bengal, it typically means fish, meat or vegetables, crumb-fried. You will typically get a whiff of that appetizing aroma, from the local roadside snack counters every evening around 5 pm. Image Credit: Twitter

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(5) Jhal Muri: This Bengali take on Chaat, distinguishes itself with the use of mustard oil or paste. This pungent treat is a must-have for a tete-a-tete over tea! Image Credit: Twitter

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