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Vegetable Chop Recipe

These are tasty Bengali style vegetable chops which are a popular street food recipe of cutlet or patties from West Bengal. These are made with beetroot, potatoes, carrots, peanuts and a mix of spices and herbs.

August 19, 2026
Snacks, Starters

Singara Recipe | Bengali Shingara

Singara also known as Shingara is a popular tea time snack from Bengal. The stuffing for the vegetarian version of Singara is made from potatoes or cauliflower, potatoes and green peas.

August 19, 2026
Snacks

Jhal Muri Recipe (Kolkata Style)

Jhal Muri is a tasty and popular street food snack from Kolkata. It is made with puffed rice, roasted peanuts, onions, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, spice powders, and fresh herbs. Mustard oil adds a bold, pungent kick. This crunchy and chatpata Jhalmuri recipe is quick to make and best served fresh.

August 19, 2026
Snack

Beguni Recipe (Bengali Style)

Beguni is a traditional Bengali fritter made with thin slices of eggplant dipped in a lightly spiced gram flour batter and deep fried. The coating turns crisp while the eggplant stays soft. Kalonji adds sharp notes and mustard oil gives authentic flavor. It is best served hot as a tea time snack.

August 19, 2026
Snacks

Aloo Chop

Aloo chop is a delicious Bengali fried snack and made in the same way a batata vada or potato bonda is made. Just the spices and herbs added in the potato stuffing are different.

August 19, 2026