Tea-time snacks are an essential part of Bengali culture. We do not have 3 meals, we have 4, one solely consisting of one of these snacks.
Because honestly, nothing, simply nothing can beat the foodgasm that comes from having a good snack, especially one of these 8 snacks!
1. Chanachur – “tok jhal mishti”
Whether you have this mixture otherwise known as Bombay mix just like that or mix it with puffed rice, it remains a beauty. Here’s a recipe, but the store bought one is always the best.
2. Nimki, either kucho or the big one
These flour crackers are always tasty, and healthy. Well, almost! Here’s a recipe.
3. Narkel Naru
Because you casually want to put something in your mouth and chew? These coconut laddus are your deal. And a recipe.
4. Peyaji, because nothing makes the taste of tea enhance like this
Onion never tasted better than when made into these fritters. Here’s a recipe.
5. Moshlamuri, as Bongs swear by muri, pretty much
Because this Bengali version of bhel is pure love. Here is a recipe.
6. Hinger kochuri, with jilipi and some aloor torkari
Something ethereal happens when you have this kachori-sabzi-jalebi combo. Here’s recipe.
7. Aloor chop, with or without muri, who cares
These tasty potato fritters complete us. Here’s a recipe.
8. Alookabli, because it is love, it is life
A beautiful mix of potato, chana, spices and tamarind chutney. Here’s a recipe.
Go on, treat yo’ tastebuds!