World Cup 2023: Five Bengali Delicacies Pakistan players must try in Kolkata

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The Pakistan cricket team is set to arrive in Kolkata on Saturday Babarazam and his troops will play two matches in Kolkata, and the first of them will be against Bangladesh on Tuesday.

After the narrow defeat against South Africa in Chennai, their World Cup semi-final hopes have been somewhat jeopardised. But still, mathematically, it's still possible for Pakistan to qualify for the last four, but they'll have to rely on other results going in their way.

Amid this, with three more matches still to go, the sole focus for the Pakistan team will be winning those three matches. They are set to take on Bangladesh, and then they play New Zealand and England in two other matches. The final group stage match against England will also be played in Kolkata.

As Pakistan arrive in Kolkata, you can expect hospitality of the highest order in their City of Joy abode. There will be a chef to cater for the Pakistani players as per their wishes. So far, the players from Pakistan have loved the Kebabs, Curries and other delicacies, but Kolkata brings a different array of taste with it.

Kolkata is known for its numerous delicacies. The Bengalis are a food-loving community, and there are varieties of foods which one can enjoy if they are in Kolkata. The Bangali khabar (Bengali Dishes) is a massive hit across the globe, and here are five delicacies the Pakistani players can try in Kolkata-

Biryani with Aloo - Kolkata Special

If you ask Bengali about his biryani, they will definitely say that the piece of the meat is not as important as the most important part of a biryani, which is Aloo or Potato. The Bengali Biryani comes with a piece of potato in it, and that has all the essence of it. For the Pakistani players, although Biryani is not a recommended dish on the chart, but they can try one.

But if you are from Karachi, you are probably aware of the Aloo, as Karachi Biryani also comes with a piece of potato in it.

Dab Chingri

This sumptuous prawn dish comes on top of a daab (Green Coconut). The Prawn curry is cooked and served in a green coconut shell. The food is rich in nutrients and Pakistan players can definitely try this.

Dal aar Alu Posto

Well, we have already heard that Dal-Chawal (Rice and Lentils) have become a popular dish in this World Cup. As Lentils and Rice are a common dish in India and Pakistan, they can easily be the comfort food for Pakistan players.

But they can add Alu Posto to it as a side dish. Alu Posto is a dish where the Potato is sliced and cooked with poppy seeds. It is a popular food delicacy among the Bengalis and Pakistan players must try it.

Macher Paturi

Macher Paturi is a trademark Bengali dish where the Fish is cooked with banana leaves wrapped in it. There are various spices used before wrapping the leaf around the fish fillet, and the use of banana leaf is most common as it is one of the most versatile elements used for steaming.

Being a healthy dish as it involves very little amount of oil, the Pakistan players can give it a try.

Sweets - Rosogolla, Mishti Doi, Rasamalai

If you come to Bengal and don't indulge yourself in Mishti (Sweets), your trip is incomplete!

Pakistan players can definitely give a try to Rosogolla, the iconic sweet of Bengal. They can also eat some Mishti Doi (Sweetened Yogurt) or Rasamalai to fulfill their dessert wishes.