Even though I get intimidated and concerned about the hygiene, street food has always managed to pull me towards it. There are no table manners or no formal attire but the air is always casual and it's only about food. Call it fast food or junk food, street food has managed to win a lot of hearts.
Whenever we visit Kolkata, eating out and enjoying street food is always a part of my plan. We would dedicate our evenings eating lots of Puchka and on other days, it would be all about the crispy fried Fish Finger, Chop or Eggroll. At times, we would like to go healthy and enjoy some Steamed Momos or something as plain as Bhel Puri. The options are endless and there is always something new to try.
I've visited Kolkata several times but I am pretty much sure I haven't tried all the street food that the city has to offer. Every little lane, every little corner in the city will have at least one tiny spot where you can find a food cart ready to fill your appetite!
During our last trip, we walked by those lanes several evenings, capturing some moments as we shop, ate and click.
One of my all time favorites - Puchka!
A very light snack bite made with puffed rice and some spice mix.
I tried this particular snack for the first time. Not sure what it's called but it tasted amazing. Like I said before, there is always something new to try 🙂
I wouldn't recommend eating street food everyday but once in a while, it's fun to hop around from one vendor to another. Get mesmerized with the aroma, filled by the warmth.. forget hygiene for a while and enjoy what they have to offer.
She was adorable and kept smiling as she fried those fritters.
After all that eating, we all need to quench our thirst!
This green color machine you see in the picture below is used to crush the ice which is then used to make Gola something like shaved ice.
We love masala tea and at the end of a busy day, there is nothing more relaxing than a hot cup of tea!
Roxana GreenGirl {A little bit of everything}
Such a beautiful post Kankana. I love how you described everything in such a detail. I feel like i was right there with you, walking the streets up and down.
Deeps @ Naughty Curry
beautiful pics... u have captured the essence of India & our love for streetside food so well! i cudn bother about hygiene while bingeing on roadside chaats, though i have paid the price later a few times 😀
ginger and scotch
I love how your photos capture the spirit of street food and the people behind it.
When traveling, I usually wait until the day I am leaving to try street food in case I get sick. It's been a good strategy so far. That and Pepto bismol 🙂
Liz
What fabulous, vibrant photos! They make me want to jump right in and try all the lovely treats. Thanks for bringing us with you on your visit.
Anamika
Who can resist the love for street food, at least not us:)..and with all the concern for hygiene I've seen more people falling ill after eating at better off places, than the streets!
chinmayie @ love food eat
Beautiful photos Kankana!I am also a real fan of good street food 🙂
Soni
Lovely Pics Kankana!Love Indian Street food, oh so yum 🙂
Kala
Fantastic post. I too am a lover of street food, and am always willing to try something new or different.
Gouri
Oh I Loved this post. Specially those beguni, Aluni and all kind of bhaja...they taste amazing. Nice clicks also...the last time when I was there...I saw those phucka's has changed their shape from round to like eye shape...amazed to see that and also the fruit salads...just ready in few seconds... Must say..lovely post.
Gouri
Oh I Loved the post. Specially those beguni, Aluni and all kind of bhaja...they taste amazing. Nice clicks also...the last time when I was there...I saw those phucka's has changed their shape from round to like eye shape...amazed to see that and also the fruit salads...just ready in few seconds... Must say..lovely post.
Anzz
I know what you mean. I can live on MOMOs, Pav bhaji and sugercane juice alone..!
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Ananda Rajashekar
Ohhh whole bunch of street food, my heart weeps out of cravings! every single pic is beautiful Kankana but the lady over, she is the star of the show! wish i could fly right away for some golgappas and gola!
mustardseed
Oh I truly miss all the street food in back home in India. There is such a charm in roaming the streets and eat all those different things and it all tastes soooo good!
Reem | Simply Reem
OH Kankana....
I feel like booking my flights right now!!!!
Beautiful post....
Will call u tmrw dear, I have been sick for sometime so just catching up on things. Will call you and get detail on all fun you had.
Sawsan@chef in disguise
My dad always says you have not visited a country until you have tried the street food and local markets
beautiful pictures Kankana
Alyssa
While, I agree, hygiene is a concern of mine when it comes to street food, but who's to say that the person cooking in a 5 star restarant has washed their hand wither 🙂 I think anytime you are at a place that has such great street food, you'd be missing out not to try it. Your phots are so vibrant!
Christine
Lovely post. I haven’t had a lot of opportunities to try street food. Nice photos.
Ann
What a fantastic post! I haven't had a lot of opportunities to sample street food, but what I DID have was amazing! They carve out a small space and make food that is nothing short of magnificent!