If you are planning to visit Kolkata, most people will advise you to visit during October as the whole city is decorated to celebrate Durga Puja. But if you are a foodie, we suggest visiting the city of joy during winter. Here are some winter delicacies you can enjoy while visiting Kolkata.
Top Winter Delicacies That You Must Try While Visiting Kolkata
Phulkopir singara
Phulkopir singara is a yummy, triangular pastry filled with cauliflower potato, and best enjoyed with tea. Dish of winter veggies with cumin, chili, ginger, spices, and peanuts. While it's ideal for lazy Sunday evenings, it's a treat for any time of day. For the best experience, visit popular spots like Mrityunjoy Ghosh & Sons on Sarat Bose Road, Putiram Sweets on College Street, or Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick at various locations throughout the city. Another thing you should not miss from these famous sweet shops is Joynagar Moa.Koraisutir kochuri
Koraishutir kochuri is a favorite Poush Parbon festival snack—fluffy bread stuffed with seasoned green pea filling. The dough, made from refined flour (maida), water, and salt, is rolled into discs, filled, sealed, and deep-fried until golden brown. The result is a crisp, flaky exterior with a burst of flavors, making it a delightful treat. You can have it with aloor torkari or even ghugni.Joynagar ar moa
This fragrant delicacy, made from nolen gur (date palm jaggery) and Khoi (puffed rice) from the kanakchur rice variety, hails from Joynagar in South 24 Parganas and recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is rich with raisins, and khoya is available in Jaynagar Majilpur. If you crave it and cannot visit Kolkata to have this wonderful sweet, you should Google "joynagarer moa online" and get it delivered. Take advantage of this delicacy, or else you will regret it.Nolen gurer misti
You've been living under a rock if you have yet to hear about Nolen Gurer mishti. It's a specialty of the winter. Kolkata's Nolen gur'er mishti is well-known. Many delectable treats, including cheesecakes, ice cream, Sandesh, rasgulla, and many more, are made using the Nolen Gur (jaggery).Narkol naru
This coconut-based candy is frequently prepared for festivals and special events like Makar Sankranti. Grated coconut, jaggery (typically khejur gur), and occasionally khoya (reduced milk) are the main constituents of narkol naru. Melted khoya or jaggery is combined with grated coconut to create a dough-like consistency. After that, they are formed into tiny balls and left to solidify. As you travel around West Bengal, you may see regional and personal differences in the ingredients and preparation methods for this dish, which has a deep, sweet flavor.These are some wonderful winter delicacies you must try out once you visit kolkata during winter.
