Bengali Cuisine Tour
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Bengal’s food has been influenced by the many communities that settled here over the ages. Apart from its traditional delicacies, Bengal finds inspiration from outside, adding a distinct charm to its food. The refined Avadhi cuisine of the Nawab of Oudh found a permanent place in Calcutta after the arrival of Wajid Ali Shah in the mid-1800’s. The Chinese community brought their own flavours, leading to a new ‘Indian Chinese’ cuisine which is among the most popular street food all over the country. The Portuguese, Dutch, English, Jews and Armenians introduced their own techniques and preparations.