Kolkata loves its food, especially puchkas. They are sweet, spicy and tangy, and make for the perfect evening snack. But did you know that the Pravesh Pani Puri stall in the city sells not one, two or three, but 17 types of puchkas to curious foodies waiting in line? Here’s all about why this spot should be on your must-visit list on your next Kolkata trip.
Pravesh Pani Puri Stall Sells 17 Types Of Puchkas In Kolkata
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If you are a true Kolkata street food lover, then the Pravesh Pani Puri stall, located on Woodland Road, Alipore, Kolkata, should not be missed. Here, you can enjoy 17 types of puchkas. A content creator on Instagram, @chasing_wonders_diaries, tried eight to ten varieties there, which included Rocket Puchka, Bullet Puchka, Pakodi Puchka, Aam Pudina Chatpati Puchka and many others. She liked the Pakodi Puchka the best and urged her followers to try it too.
And as she said, no two puchkas tasted the same, and all of them had a unique taste. According to the menu at the stall, the puchkas are served with mineral water. Here are the varieties available:
- Kairi Puchka
- Double Puchka
- Tomato Puchka
- Chana Puchka
- Batata Puchka
- Bullet Puchka
- Schezwan Puchka
- Tomato Masala Puchka
- Dhokla Puchka
- Rocket Puchka
- Chocolate Puchka
- Plain Puchka
- Pakodi Puchka
- Churmur Puchka
- Ghughuni Puchka
- Aaludum Puchka and its varieties
- Dahi Puchka and its varieties
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What Else Can You Try At This Stall?
Among so many varieties, what caught our eye was the Chocolate Puchka, where the seller adds a generous amount of dark chocolate sauce to the puchka for foodies who absolutely love chocolate. The other savoury puchkas are served with three types of pani: Jaljira Pani, Kairi Pudina and Soth (saunth) Pani. While at the Pravesh Pani Puri stall in Kolkata, you should also try its Aalu Chaat, Ghughuni Chaat, Aaludum Chaat, Pakoda Chaat and more.
It is a famous spot for puchkas and sees long queues every day. The prices are also affordable, the taste is good, and hygiene is maintained. What more could someone even ask for?
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Save this for your next Kolkata trip. You won’t be disappointed!
Cover Image Courtesy: @chasing_wonders_diaries/Instagram
FAQs
Who sells 17 types of puchkas in Kolkata?
Pravesh Pani Puri stall in Alipore, Kolkata, sells 17 types of puchkas.
Where is the Pravesh Pani Puri stall?
It is located on Woodland Road in Alipore, Kolkata.
Is puchka different from gol gappa?
They are similar street food snacks, but the fillings, flavours and pani are a little different in taste.
