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Kolkata Egg Roll is one of the most loved Kolkata street foods. Delicious flaky flat bread, covered with egg on one side and filled with a simple salad of onion and cucumber. Little amount of chaat masala is added for flavor and sometimes, a pinch of Indian black salt also goes in. A tiny dollop...

Bengali Ghugni is a comforting, flavorful curry made with dried white peas, potatoes, and a fragrant blend of Indian spices. Popular in Bengali homes and on the streets of Kolkata, this humble dish is loved for its rich gravy, tender peas, and delicious toppings of chopped onion, green chilies, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of...

Macher Matha Diye Dal is a comforting Bengali lentil recipe made with roasted yellow moong dal and crispy fried fish head. The dal is lightly spiced, naturally sweet from the roasted lentils, and finished with the rich, savory flavor of fried fish head. It is a classic Bengali combination that turns a simple bowl of...

There are Bengali dishes that are elaborate, rich, and meant to make an occasion feel special. And then there is Labra—a humble mixed vegetable dish where a handful of everyday vegetables slowly cook together until their individual flavors become one comforting, fragrant dish. What is Labra This Bengali Labra recipe is mildly spiced, naturally vegetarian,...

Bengali Fish Curry with Potato and Eggplant, also known as Macher Jhol Aloo Begun Diye, is one of those comforting Bengali recipes that proves a delicious meal does not need a long list of ingredients. This traditional-style Bengali fish curry combines lightly fried fish with tender potatoes, soft eggplant, green chilies, mustard oil, and a handful of aromatic...