Kolkota Sweets

Kolkotta Sweets- A sweet shop that transports you to the sweet world of Calcutta. Well, don't go by the looks. Some of the red, brown and white things arranged neatly in heaps may not look familiar to you. But try them. 100% you will ask for more. They are the delectable sweets and savouries from rural Bengal. Soft, white dumplings soaking in sugar syrup may not look too sophisticated, but they are the authentic Rosogullas of West Bengal. The triangular puffs with potato fillings taste nothing like the samosas we usually find in Bakeries here. They have the distinct taste of Singhadas- a very common street food in the Eastern part of India. The hot jalebis and fried samosas appear in quick succession and get consumed in a jiffy. Be there on time or you miss. The shop opens early offering hot puris and a lentil curry- a typical bengali breakfast fare. Within hours of opening, the place comes alive with migrant labourers, mostly Bengalis ready to go for work. Their happy faces and satisfied smiles are infectious. Its fascinating to see them savour their food, their style. Two or three samosas broken into pieces, the sweet chatni poured over them generously and parttaken with bliss. Hot puris dunked into the slightly sweet daal curry polished off with a bowl of Misti doi (sweetened curd). One is tempted to try all that and more. All we can say is go for it. You will not regret. While munching on the delicacies one can have a glimpse of things being made inside. Freshly made paneer hanging in one corner, fresh dough being rolled out for the samosa, sugar syrup boiling in iron coldrons and a few bengali calling out to each other in native dialect. A mini Bengal amidst the hustle and bustle of Trivandrum city. The whole thing has a rustic touch. Must tries- Rosogollas, Rajbhog and Chum chum- Variants of the basic rosogullas, they taste heavenly. Samosas- perfectly fried with a spiced potato filling, very different from the local variety. Lavang latika- an orange colour sweetmeat, deep fried and soaked in sugar syrup with a sweet filling. Gaja- An oblong and layered pasty, crisp fried and sweetened with sugar syrup. Misti Doi- Sweet curd, the quietessential Bengali desert. Daal- Puri- A combination of puri and mildly spiced lentil gravy. Available only for breakfast. A meal for two- Even if you try everything available in the shop, a meal for two won't exceed Rs. 100/- A word of Caution- This is a place mainly thronged by daily wagers. Do not expect anything fancy. If you don't enjoy sitting on wooden benches and eating with hands, take away is the best option for you. But we strongly recommend sitting and eating there to get a feel of rural Bengal in Trivandrum. Location- Ulloor Junction. Watch out for the board.