Sweetening the deal: kala jamun, roshogolla and kaju katli steal the show in Kolkata during festivities

Whether it's a wedding, birthday, or any other joyous occasion, mishti is an indispensable part of celebrations in Kolkata. The city enjoys a deep-rooted love affair with sweets and this affection is more than just a culinary preference; it's deeply intertwined with the city's culture, history, and social fabric.


According to a Swiggy report, during Durga Puja, kala jamun led the festive feasts, followed by fan favourite variations like caramel gulab jamun, jaggery jamun, and gur rasgulla. During Diwali, a user spent Rs 22,100 on 50 boxes of 500gm of the diamond-shaped delicacies. Besides this, the gooey goodness of choco lava cake melted hearts with 89,028 orders, proving that happiness is always a warm dessert. Satisfying their sweet tooth, a user ordered over 49 choco lava cakes in a single order.