pakora

From Subhash Chandra Bose’s favourite telebhaja to the kabiraji that was invented to impress Tagore, these legendary snack stalls have been part of Bengal’s food and freedom story.

Indian pakoras go by many names across different states — tele bhajas, begunis or vengayam pakoras, but they are an emotion wrapped in layers of spiced besan and fried till golden brown.

“Wash the vegetables under running water and if you have a sensitive stomach, proceed to blanch the leafy vegetables to be doubly sure.”

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