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These 6 irresistible street foods from Kolkata will surely make you drool

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Updated On Jul 17, 2021 01:24 PM IST

Kolkata is the land of the foodies. If you think about food the entire day then you need to visit the 'City of Joy.' This place disappoints none when it comes to food. People of Kolkata live to eat and their street food says it all.

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From something as light and healthy as jhalmuri to the lip-smacking famous Kolkata biryani, this place has something for everyone. Here are six foods found on the streets of Kolkata that will surely make you drool.(Instagram) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 17, 2021 01:24 PM IST

From something as light and healthy as jhalmuri to the lip-smacking famous Kolkata biryani, this place has something for everyone. Here are six foods found on the streets of Kolkata that will surely make you drool.(Instagram)

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Tele bhaja: Evenings in Kolkata are incomplete without a plate of hot pakodas, chop, begun bhaja (bringel fried with gram flour) with muri (puffed rice) and a cup of garam chai. (Instagram/@plateforthesoul) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 17, 2021 01:24 PM IST

Tele bhaja: Evenings in Kolkata are incomplete without a plate of hot pakodas, chop, begun bhaja (bringel fried with gram flour) with muri (puffed rice) and a cup of garam chai. (Instagram/@plateforthesoul)

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Kati roll: Treat your hunger pangs with a filling kati roll stuffed with either chicken or vegetables. (Instagram/@momandbabyfit) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 17, 2021 01:24 PM IST

Kati roll: Treat your hunger pangs with a filling kati roll stuffed with either chicken or vegetables. (Instagram/@momandbabyfit)

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Ghugni chaat: It is hot choley topped with onions, chillies, tamarind water, chaat masala, a pinch of salt. (Instagram/@uff.india) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ghugni chaat: It is hot choley topped with onions, chillies, tamarind water, chaat masala, a pinch of salt. (Instagram/@uff.india)

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Puchka and Churmur: This is the most sought after street food of Kolkata. Every time you step out for some work or to hang out with your friends, you cannot return home without having a plate of puchka and churmur (a type of chaat). (Instagram/@bornfoodie50) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 17, 2021 01:24 PM IST

Puchka and Churmur: This is the most sought after street food of Kolkata. Every time you step out for some work or to hang out with your friends, you cannot return home without having a plate of puchka and churmur (a type of chaat). (Instagram/@bornfoodie50)

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Fish cutlet: Another famous snack in Kolkata which goes great with some spicy mustard dip. (Instagram/@ms.kolkatafoodie_) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 17, 2021 01:24 PM IST

Fish cutlet: Another famous snack in Kolkata which goes great with some spicy mustard dip. (Instagram/@ms.kolkatafoodie_)

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Jhalmuri: This delicious chatpata snack made with puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, chillies, nuts and spices is found in every corner of the city. (Instagram/@thecolorcradle) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 17, 2021 01:24 PM IST

Jhalmuri: This delicious chatpata snack made with puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, chillies, nuts and spices is found in every corner of the city. (Instagram/@thecolorcradle)

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