Kolkata is known for being a melting pot of different cuisines and superlative food. One of the most popular dishes in Kolkata is biryani, which drew inspiration from the kitchen of the Nawab Wazid Ali Shah, the exiled nawab of Awadh, who spent his last days in the city. Kolkata biryani is recognised for its delicate flavours and the use of potatoes (sometimes served with a boiled egg too), which lends a unique aspect to the meal. The debate over how the potato got added to the biryani in Kolkata still rages. And nobody is sure why some places add the egg. But overall, it is a filling meal and a festive favourite. The menu of many of the restaurants also includes dishes inspired by the Mughal cuisine.
This World Biryani Day, we bring to you six places where you can have a taste of the unique Kolkata biryani.