🍴 Food Apr 30, 2026 · Madhushree Basu Roy

In Kolkata, Snack Time Is a Daily Ritual

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In Kolkata, Snack Time Is a Daily Ritual
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Anindya Basu (Courtesy Sri Bodanapu)
This piece originally appeared in SAVEUR’s Spring/Summer 2026 issue. See more stories from Issue 206.



The thought of jol khabar always evokes fond memories of my grandmother. Having guests over for jol khabar gives hosts a chance to flaunt their culinary prowess, and if you are lucky, your host might be like my grandmother, who welcomed such occasions as culinary adventures. In her hands, a simple, deep-fried sweet syrupy dumpling, like the pantua, could b

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