Special Food in Kolkata
Durga Puja is a time for feasting and celebration. In Kolkata, people prepare a variety of special dishes for the occasion. Some of the most popular Durga Puja dishes include:
- Luchi-Alur Dom: This is a popular Bengali dish made with deep-fried flatbread (luchi) and spicy potato curry (alur dom).
- Kosha Mangsho: This is another popular Bengali dish made with mutton that is slow-cooked in a gravy of spices and yoghurt.
- Fish Fry: Fish is a staple of the Bengali diet, and fish fry is a popular dish often prepared during Durga Puja.
- Rasgulla: Rasgulla is a popular Indian sweet made from sugar syrup and chhena. It is a must-have during Durga Puja.
- Sandesh: Sandesh is another popular Indian sweet made from chhena and sugar. It is also a must-have during Durga Puja.
Durga Puja Special Food, Kolkata
In addition to the above-mentioned dishes, several other special foods are prepared during Durga Puja. Some of these dishes include:
- Bhog: Bhog is a special meal that is offered to the goddess. Durga Puja Bhog menu is usually a platter with chutney, khichuri, chorchori, payesh, beguni, luchi and mishti doi/rasgulla.
- Khichuri: Khichuri is a dish made with rice and lentils. It is a popular dish to eat during Durga Puja, especially on the last day of the Puja.
- Luchi and Alur Dom: Luchi, deep-fried puffed bread, served with Alur Dom (spicy potato curry), is a breakfast delight during Durga Puja.
- Mishti: Kolkata is renowned for its Mishti (sweets), and Durga Puja is the perfect time to indulge in these sugary delights. From rasgulla to cham cham and the iconic sandesh, there's no shortage of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Sharodiva'r Bhuri Bhoi - Polo Floatel's Durga Puja Special Buffet in Kolkata
Experience the essence of Kolkata's Durga Puja in a culinary extravaganza at Polo Floatel from October 19th to 24th. Our specially curated Durga Puja Buffet Kolkata 2023 promises to transport your taste buds on a gastronomic journey through the heart of Bengal.
The Durga Puja buffet at Polo Floatel is a culinary extravaganza that celebrates the rich flavours of Bengali cuisine. From the moment you step in, your taste buds are in for a treat. The menu is a delectable journey through tradition and innovation, featuring Phol Makhna and a tantalising array of starters to awaken your palate. The Chaat station adds a dash of street-food charm, while Bata, Bati and Bharta showcase the heartiness of Bengali home-cooked meals. Bhaja Bhuji adds crispy goodness to the mix. The main course boasts iconic dishes like Kolkata Chicken Biryani, Kochi Pathar Jhol and Doi Potol, perfectly complemented by an array of chutneys. And of course, no Bengali feast is complete without the sweet finale, with Mishti Doi, Rosogolla and Kheer Kadam. This buffet is a true celebration of the flavours that define Durga Puja.
Click here for the full menu for Sharodiva'r Bhuri Bhoi.
