Must try from the streets of Kolkata : All under 10 INR

 We all love street food, isn't it? India is a country where you will find streetfoods at a nominal price, be it in any state. However, I feel the variety is much more at Kolkata, a place which is specifically known for this wide range of streetfoods. How many of you thought that you can have a breakfast or an evening snack from the streets of Kolkata at just 10 INR? 

Here is a list of the items that you must try if you are in Kolkata. All items are within 10 INR.
If I forget something, feel free to comment.

1. Phuchka

If you're in Kolkata, this is a must-try. I have not seen anyone leaving this city without tasting one.
In most of the places all around the city, you will be getting 4 pieces of Phuchka at just 10 INR, however you might also get more if you are having it from the suburbs or from a local vendor.

2. Churmur

This is another snack in the form of a chaat, known as Churmur. This is prepared with potatoes mixed with the flakes of a phuchka or a papri, added with other masalas and ingredients. This is available with all the vendors selling Phuchka and it won't cost you more than 10 INR generally.

3. Kochuri/Kachori with Alu Torkari/Sabzi

 This is regarded as a popular breakfast option in Kolkata and in all parts of Bengal. If you're outside Bengal, you will need to pronounce this as "Kachori" instead of the usual Bengali pronunciation of "Kochuri". These are flatbreads, mixed with Hing or Asafoedita and is usually served with Chholar Dal  (Chickpea Lentil) or Alur Torkari(Potato Curry). Ideally, for 10 INR, you will be getting 2 pieces, that is 5 INR per piece and you are free to have as many as you want. It is not only limited to just 2 pieces.

4. Chana Chaat or Chhola Makha

Chana Chaat or Chhola Makha(as we Bengalis fondly call it!) is another great option for an evening snack, a bit on the healthier side. Most of the vendors sell only Chhola Makha and no other items and are available all over the city. At just 10 INR!

5. Dum Aloo

This is one of my favorite's! This is mostly available with all the Phuchka vendors and is one of the tastiest things available on the streets of Kolkata. Boiled potatoes cooked in a dry gravy at home, served with masalas and chopped coriander, green chilies and a hint of tamarind pulp. Also, do not forget to ask them for some "Bhaja Moshla", that takes this whole thing to the  next level. Ideally, you will get it for 10 INR but at some places, the price varies and can go up to 30 INR/plate.

6. Daal Pakora

Since afternoon, you will find the city flooded with vendors selling Daal Pakora or as we call it, Daal Bora. This is a fritter of Masur Daal, which is pasted with other ingredients, deep fried in oil and then served with a tasty chutney which is prepared using ginger, tomato, garlic and other ingredients. 
All for 10 INR! If even, if it is a walk or the belly asking for a quick "something", this one is perhaps one of the greatest and yet the most popular options available.

7. Jhaal Muri

Jhaal Muri or Masala Muri is by far, the most popular snack of West Bengal. Be it on the streets of the Kolkata or at a local train in the suburbs, you will find Jhaal Muri everywhere. I have specific vendors to have Jhaal Muri from and I take this snack very seriously. This is basically puffed rice mixed with a hell lot of ingredients like onion, chili, potato, tomato, nuts, mixtures and tamarind/lime juice/pickle and definitely, homemade masalas. The price starts from 10 INR in most of the places and can go up to 30 INR too for a special one or from a famous vendor.

8. Alu Kabli 

Last but not the least, Alu Kabli is another popular snack from the street-food section of the city and is a must-try. This is also available mostly with all the vendors selling Phuchka and the the ingredients are all same like that of a Churmur, except the phuchka flakes. Do not miss it!

 I know you are thinking of Alu Chop and the other fritters, however I feel you can't just have only one. If it's not one fritter and if you add puffed rice with it, the price usually does not fit with in 10 INR. Also, Ghoti Gorom is missing since I do not have a good picture of the same.

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