7 Bengali Sweets To Devour On Your Next Trip To Kolkata

West Bengal is famous for its wide range of delicious sweets. Every sweet has a distinctive taste, a way of preparation, and an interesting history behind it. While most people visit Kolkata for its rich culture and architecture, many visit for the savoury street foods and sweets. If you are in Kolkata or are planning to visit soon, here are some delicious Bengali sweets that you cannot miss.

Mishti Doi

Mishti Doi is one of the most famous sweet dishes of Bengal. When loosely translated, it means sweet yoghurt. This dessert can either be made with sugar or jaggery. Personal tip, the jaggery one tastes more heavenly.

Makha Shondesh

Everyone knows about Shondesh but not too many people know that there are various types of this sweet. If you are from West Bengal, you must try Makha Shondesh. This sweet is one of the best in Kolkata.

Chhenar Jilipi

If you love a hot plate of sweet jalebis, you must try Chhenar Jilipi. This interesting type of jalebi is made using chhenna, khoya, and flour. It is deep-fried in oil and then dipped in sugar syrup.

Patishapta

Fondly made during winter, Patishapta is a type of Pitha which is cooked while celebrating Makar Sankranti. This sweet dish is made with a sweet crepe which is pan-fried or steamed. It is stuffed with different types of filling like shondesh or coconut gratings.

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Kacha Golla

If you love desserts (Low-Fat Halwa Recipes) that are milky in flavour and are soft and spongy, then you must try Kacha Golla. They are very similar to roshogolla in their making process. However, they are not smothered with sugar syrup and hence are mildly sweet, garnished with pistachio, and melt in your mouth.

Lady Kenny

As famous as Lady Kenny is for its taste, it is also known for the interesting story behind it. Also known as Lengcha, Lady Kenny is a deep-fried sweet made with maida and dipped in sugar syrup.

Bhapa Doi

Bhapa Doi when translated to English becomes steamed yoghurt. It is basically like the Indian version of cheesecake. It is steamed, sweet in taste, spongy in texture, and does not need gelatin to be set.

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