Bliny, Coulibiac and several vegetarian and pork chicken cheese variations are available at the stall patronised by Russian Consulate at 'Ahare Bangla', a five-day food festival by West Bengal government, showcasing a variety of traditional and unique cuisines from different regions.
"This is for the first time that we have brought special Russian food for the Kolkata foodies in association with a cafe and bistro specialising in Russian food. Signature dishes from different provinces including Caucasian food and the response is huge," Yury Duvoy said on behalf of the consulate.
"The lavish spread of Russian cuisine containing both European and Russian references of the vast country will now hopefully be an annual affair considering the unique taste of Kolktans for the first time," he said.
In the nearby Bangladeshi stall, run by Bangladesh Deputy High Commission, Mutton Kachhi Biriyani, Murgi Bhuna Khichuri and Gokul Pithe are hot favourites among the visitors from both frontiers.
Mohammed Abdullah Dulal said on behalf of the Bangladesh stall, "We are here with the signature dishes of Dhaka and other parts of our country. And we have made only one small concession, introducing potato in the Kacchi Biriyani which is a departure from typical Bangladeshi Biriyani but a little compromise with the culinary tradition of Kolkata".
At a nearby Chinese food stall, Chicken Sui Mui, Chicken Wrap Prawn Shezwan Sauce, Kung Pao Chicken, Prawn with Pok Choy, Cantonese Pork, Five Spice Lamb, Roasted Chilli Lamb and Peking Duck are being served at minimal price minus the service tax.
Shaoli Majumder said on behalf of the Chinese food stall, "We have introduced four new dishes in this festival, which had never ever been tasted by Kolkata people before".
"Ahare Bangla gives us the chance to explore the vast market which has only partially been experienced within the walls of our well known restaurant chain 'Buddha Bites' having high ratings", she said.
A fine dining restaurant of Kolkata offering Bengali
dishes dating back to 180-200 years coupled with a spin of modernity, Koel Biriyani is their new addition in this state-run food jamboree.
"We have cooked in dum biryani style where instead of lamb meat or chicken, marinated koel meat has been added with spices to give a different smell and taste of Koel bird to the entire preparation and people are liking it," Indraneel Ghosh, Executive Chef of Six Ballygunje Place, said.
Besides there are duck, boneless turkey preparations, Bengali's all time favourite Kasha Mangsho-luchi, the eatery's signature Gandharaj Fried Chicken, a fusion menu, and boneless turkey to tick taste buds.
"Unlike customers of a certain economic segment, here we have managed to address Bengalis of all economic segments who may not frequent our establishments in Kolkata or elsewhere," Ghosh said.
At a typical Bengali restaurant 'Apanjan', almost a brand in south Kolkata, traditional delicacies ranging from Fish Kabiraji, Fish Butter Fry, Fish Pasinda to it's signature Fish Diamond Fry, from Desi Chicken Fry to Chicken Dimsum roll (fusion), from Mutton Kabiraji to Hasher Dimer Mutton devil, are being offered hardly giving any break to the owner-members during the afternoon hours of the five-day fair ending today.
