Top 5 Delicacies of Kolkata you must try

 Kolkata is a foodie's Valhalla if you only know where to look and what to look for. The narrow nostalgic streets of this old-world city are filled with gastronomic delights that will tantalize your tastebuds and probably make you put on some weight. Besides the fascinating places of historical and cultural importance that you can visit here, there are also countless epic food items that one simply must try out to explore Kolkata in the best way possible. There are tons of hotels in Kolkata that feature in-house restaurants that offer some delicious Bengali fare. Try to book one of these Kolkata hotels so you can enjoy this feature. Here are the top 5 delicacies of Kolkata you must try while in the city

Macher Jhol

This yummy fish curry is something of a staple food in Kolkata. No matter how much you eat of it, you will never tire of it. Made mainly of Hilsa, Rohu and Catla fish, Macher Jhol is best eaten with a plate of hot steaming rice.

Telebhaja

These deep-fried fritters are what makes Kolkata the best when it comes to street food. You will find these fritters in a variety of versions like beguni, phuluri, peyaji, etc, these snacks if teamed with a hot cup of chai can be the perfect monsoon comfort food.

Sondesh

Of course you've heard of the decadent Sondesh! Prepared with milk, paneer, sugar and topped off with nuts and saffron, this dessert will simply melt in your mouth in a puddle of the richest sweet goodness.

Mughlai Parotha

If a pukka non-vegetarian is what you are, then the unique Mughlai Parotha is your kind of a recipe. Deep fried and stuffed with egg and minced meat, these thick and spicy parothas will satisfy every bit of your meat craving.

Phuchka

Known as pani puri in Mumbai and sometimes even golgappe, Phuchkas are a more traditional version of the chaat in Kolkata. Filled with hot, tangy spices that will possibly burn your tongue if eaten too quickly, these tiny orbs are an excellent choice of street food.

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