Calcutta is the king of street food in India, with a mishmash of stalls selling all variety of street snacks and dishes, including traditional fare like phuchka (fried sphere crisps with potatoes, tamarind water dipping sauces), jhal muri (seasoned rice puffs with dal, peanuts, other ingredients and topped with mustard oil) and singara (samosas) as well as street eats derived from other regional cuisines and abroad. ( Bengalis - the descriptions are not for you, of course ) Calcutta street food lovers can discover kathi rolls, chowmein, biryani, dosa, lassi, chola-bhatura, kulcha-chana and more in Calcuttas thriving street food scene, considered one of the best in the world. For the best street food in Calcutta, try the bustling Deckers Lane (renamed James Hickey Sarani), the BBD Bagh (formerly Dalhousie Square) or Camac Street (renamed Abanindranath Tagore Sarani).To talk about Decker’s Lane, this is one of the most famous street food places in Calcutta. From China to Punjab, the food map here charts all delicacies one wants. Try out the ghugni, chowmein, schezwan/garlic chicken or some chola-bhatura, kulcha-chana, luchi/puri sabzi or maybe even the chicken/vegetable stew, fish fry, fish roll and end your street food saunter with sweet lassi or firni. This is a safe place to try out Calcuttas street food with family as WHO has rated the food here as one of the Best Street Foods of the World. So no worrying about upset tummies and heading here for a healthy, hearty and pocket friendly meal should be your next plan here ! Different dishes cost different amounts, but all start at Rs.10 and dont cross the Rs. 150 benchmark. Unbelievable, isnt it ?
Posted on: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:44:25 +0000
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