Durga Puja Pandal hopping: Must try foods if you are planning to visit Delhi's Chittaranjan Park

The journey from ‘Maa asche’ to ‘Asche bochor abar hobe’ is like waiting for an eternity as for every Bengali Durga puja is not just a celebration rather an emotion of longing and hope! And it is that time of the year, when Durga puja is almost here, and we Bengalis cannot keep calm as its time to worship, dress up, groove to the rhythms of dhak dhunchi and eat good food, while adoring the craftsmanship of millions of artisans who poured their heart and soul in making some beautiful pratima and pandals.

Interestingly, the idea of pandal hopping is incomplete without the classic Bengali delicacies that not only bring back the nostalgia of good old days, but also please the plate of every khati Bengali. Well, if you too are stuck in the cubicle, and the Bengali inside you is still reminiscing about that crispy Fish Kobiraji from Kolkata’s famous Mitar Cafe or yearning for that creamy Baked Sondesh from Balaram & Radharam Mulick or craving for that soul-stirring Puckha from Victoria memorial, then it’s time to head to mini Kolkata of India--Chittaranjan Park to satiate the soul with the classic Bengali delicacies amidst the hustle bustle of pandal hopping.Here’s all you need to try in Chittaranjan park this year…

Puchka and Churmur

Heading for pandal hopping with hogging on Puchaks and Churmur will be a total blasphemy. Loaded with a spicy mashed potato and white peas stuffing dunked in the classic spicy, tangy and flavour loaded water. Another popular treat is Churmur, which is made with crushed puchkas topped with the same aloo masala stuffing, boiled white peas, sweetened curd, chutneys and spices. To try this best of Puchkas in Chittranjan park head to market no.1, Raju Chaat Corner.

Chops and rolls

Bengal is famous for its indulgent, juicy and stuffing laden rolls and chops such as Kathi rolls, Mochar Chop, Deemer Devil(egg chop), fish chicken and vegetable chops. No wonder these chops and rolls are super delightful, but what steals the show is the side of onion salad served with spicy and flavourful Kasundi. Try these crispy treats at Bosak Fast Food in Market 1 or Dadu Cutlet in Market no 2.

Watch: What to eat when in Chittaranjan Park for Durga Pooja

Kobiraji and Mughali Parathas

In mood for some crispy, classic snacks that will melt your soul and please your palate with the taste of nostalgia, then you must try out crisp Mughali paratha served with salad, kasundi and spicy gravy at Roll n Roast or Kolkata hot Kati roll in market no 1 or Dadu Cutlet Shop in CSC market no. 2.

Sweets and mishti doi

The celebration of Durga Puja is incomplete without classic sweet treats like Mouchak, Kamala bhog, Rosogolla, Sandesh, Mishti Doi, Pitha and Cham Cham from Annapurna Sweet House in market no 2 or Kamla Sweets opposite market no 1.

Aloo chop and Cutlets

When it comes to eating the most delicious cutlets and aloo chop, then Dadu Cutlet is the clear winner, as the wait time of their classic Alooer Chop is more than an hour and it literally vanishes in just a few minutes of taking out from the kadhai, it is must try!

Desi Chinese to Pan Asian

Missing Kolkata’s China Town? Then head to this cute little place--Cafe Shoshi to enjoy the authentic taste of Kolkata’s China town, and dive into the goodness of some delicious Pan Asian treats that will please your palate without digging a hole in your pocket. Apart from that, they serve some delicious fish and meat delicacies like Bhetki macher fry, Fish Fry, Telebhaja, Luchi and Kosha Mangsho and mutton/chicken Biryani.