7 Iconic Street Foods Of Kolkata You Must Try

By: Seona Saha 

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Kolkata's streets are a paradise for food lovers, offering a vibrant mix of flavours influenced by Mughal and British cuisines. Here are seven must-try street foods!

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1. Phuchka

Kolkata's take on panipuri, phuchkas are crisp, tangy, and spicy delights filled with mashed potatoes, black salt, roasted jeera, lemon juice, and chillies.

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2. Jhalmuri

Choose dishes that can be cooked quickly. Opt for recipes that are simple and require fewer techniques and save time in the kitchen.

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3. Egg Roll

A flaky paratha wrapped around a spiced egg mixture, this classic Kolkata street food also comes in chicken, mutton, and veg variants, all budget-friendly.

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4. Aloo Kabli

A zesty street snack of boiled potatoes, chickpeas, onions, and tangy spices, offering a burst of flavours at an affordable price.

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5. Telebhaja

Crispy deep-fried fritters made from veggies, meat, or eggs—like aloor chop, peyaji, and dimer devil—best enjoyed with a hot cup of chai.

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6. Ghugni

A hearty dish of spiced chickpeas, topped with onions, coriander, and chillies, sometimes served with mutton for an extra punch of flavour.

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7. Kathi Rolls

Flaky parathas filled with spiced veggies or succulent meat layered with chutneys and sauces—this Kolkata-origin snack is now a global favourite.

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