If you are from Kolkata, you surely have heard about the iconic sweet shop, K.C. Das. Famous for its rosogolla and rosomalai, this renowned shop holds a very special corner in every sweet lover’s heart. Today, we know it to be one of the most famous heritage shops in the City of Joy but most of us are unaware of the man who began this journey and how he worked hard to gain worldwide recognition for some Bengali sweets, invent delectable sweets, and make rosogolla popular among foodies. Here’s the story of Krishna Chandra Das (K.C. Das), the biggest and most prominent pillar of the shop, K.C. Das.
K.C. Das; The Inventor Of Rosomalai
Krishna Chandra Das is a renowned businessman who built the strongest pillar of popularising rosomalai and rosogolla in Kolkata. Rosomalai is one of the most loved and relished Bengali sweets. You will be surprised to hear that this delectable sweet was made for the first time just as an experiment, according to a report by The Times of India. He introduced the delightful sweet to the world back in the 1930s.
He and his son Sarada Charan opened a sweet shop in Kolkata’s Jorasanko in 1930 with the aim of marketing K.C. Das’s glorious invention, according to a report by the Financial Express. Soon, they launched the K.C. Das sweet shop. Later, Sarada Charan is the one who opened the iconic heritage business, K.C. Das Private Limited. Soon, the sweet business was reorganised as a legal one under the Companies Act of 1946. This played a huge role in representing Bengali sweets in places and making them popular. In fact, it still continues to do so.
The Confectioner Introduced The Concept Of Canned Rosogolla In The 1930s
Have you seen stores selling rosogolla sealed in a tin can? Well, K.C. Das is also the person who came up with the idea behind this. Now, his technique is utilised by many different brands not just in Kolkata but in different cities and states all around us. Without any single thought, it can be said that this businessman is one of the eminent people who had an immense contribution in making rosogolla so popular not just in Kolkata or India but everywhere. During the 1930s, rosogolla was the only sweet that was sold in sealed cans. It was indeed a one-of-a-kind invention and a significant one to remember forever.
A great advantage of buying these cans is that people can enjoy the sweet treats at any place at any time without the fear of the sugar syrup falling all around or finding a bowl to eat it. Do you buy rosogolla that are stored in tin cans?
Family members in every generation continue to contribute to the success of the business.
Have you visited any of the outlets of this mithai shop in Kolkata? If not you surely need to visit soon and experience the legacy of K.C. Das.
Where: Multiple outlets
When: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Price: ₹100 for two people (approx.)
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First Published: October 31, 2023 8:32 PM