Ghotigorom
Published on: 27/09/2021It is basically a form of salted chanachur mixed with roasted peanuts, corns, finely chopped onions, green chillies and the star of the show, amra, that gives it a sour and tangy taste. This is what gives the Ghoti Gorom that special X Factor! But since it is not always abundantly available, vendors these days […]
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Jhalmuri
Published on: 27/09/2021Jhal muri is a tasty and very popular street food snack from Kolkata. This vegan snack is made with puffed rice and other tidbits like roasted peanuts, onions, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, spice powders and herbs. In Bengali language ‘jhal’ means spicy and ‘muri’ means puffed rice. Like most street food snacks jhal muri also has […]
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Phuchka
Published on: 27/09/2021Phuchka is a way of life in Howrah. Everyone has their favourite phuchkawala (phuchka seller). Every para (neighbourhood) must have at least a few phuchkawalas who set up their stalls around four in the afternoon everyday. They bring their already fried phuchka papri or puris in huge bags and arrange them neatly in a huge […]
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Aloor Chop
Published on: 27/09/2021Aloo Chop a snack originating from the Indian subcontinent; in West Bengal and Bangladeshi preparation also widely available in Howrah, it is made out of boiled potatoes and various spices. “Aloo” means potato, and the word “chop” means a small cutlet fritters or croquette in Bengali.
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