What is Kolkata famous for? If we were to ask you this question, then we are pretty sure your answer would have at least two heritage dishes: rosogolla and macher-jhol.
Well, that is a conventional right answer. Even a recent report indicates that only 4% of the entire population in Kolkata is vegetarian, thereby making the city a hub for non-vegetarian dishes.
Kolkata would remain unexplored if you miss out on some signature vegetarian dishes that are no less than gems in its culinary heritage.
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We can assure you that, if Kolkata had wanted to, nothing could stop it from getting a patent for these three Bengali style vegetarian dishes.
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